Civil Engineer

Altrad Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the nuclear industry seeks a Civil Engineer to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves the design and maintenance of civil and structural infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience, with opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary package. This position offers flexibility with predominantly home-based work and occasional site visits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in assessing reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Proven ability to produce technical justifications for civil/structural design.
• Experience within nuclear or high-hazard industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project design documentation.
• Manage EIMT schedules and procedures.
• Prepare safety reports and technical justifications.

Skills

Experience with reinforced concrete and steel structures

Technical justification for design modifications

Application of engineering knowledge

Experience in multi-discipline projects

Knowledge of lifecycle engineering processes

Familiarity with safety case development

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Incorporated Engineer (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

As a Civil Engineer within the nuclear defence sector, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of critical civil and structural infrastructure supporting national defence operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with stringent safety, regulatory, and security standards while contributing to the integrity, resilience, and performance of complex engineering projects.

This position is predominantly home‑based, offering flexibility in daily working arrangements, with occasional site visits required for project meetings, inspections, and construction or maintenance oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, and maintain project and design documentation, including design changes and concessions.
• Produce and manage EIMT schedules, procedures, and results to meet design and safety case requirements.
• Prepare and review safety reports and technical justifications for civil/structural design modifications.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct Independent Technical and Peer Reviews (ITA/IPR).
• Apply engineering principles to the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure in nuclear or high‑risk environments.
• Review and verify calculations, technical reports, and safety case submissions from colleagues and contractors.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in assessing reinforced concrete and steel structures under static and dynamic loads.
• Proven ability to produce technical justifications for civil/structural design modifications.
• Strong application of engineering knowledge to existing and emerging technologies.
• Experience providing civil input to multi‑discipline projects.
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel structures in marine or similar environments.
• Experience within nuclear or other high‑hazard industries (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge of full lifecycle engineering processes in high‑risk environments.
• Familiarity with safety case development and hazard studies (e.g. HAZID/HAZOP).
• Chartered Engineer status.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high‑impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering Services and Construction

Stepps, Scotland, United Kingdom