Graduate Civil Structural (Nuclear) - Warrington- start July to Sept 27

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Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team in our Warrington office we are looking to increase our technical workforce and are seeking to recruit a Graduate Civil-Structural Engineer from July to Sept 27.

About our Team: At AECOM, our Nuclear Structures team provide multi-disciplinary consultancy to the nuclear industry in both the nuclear new build and decommissioning sectors. In the new build sector, we are providing engineering support to the Developers of the UK’s fleet of new nuclear power stations. In the Decommissioning Sector, AECOM provides support to the entire Nuclear Estate, including multidisciplinary design support at Sellafield; early stage development of the Deep Geological Repository; design and development of waste storage and disposal facilities; and multidisciplinary design support to defence projects.

Here's what you'll do: Our Nuclear Civil-Structural Graduates are engaged in teams and work with experienced engineers who guide and mentor them during their time at AECOM. They work on live projects where their role will include:

• Preparing structural element designs in a variety of materials, mainly steel and concrete
• Undertaking analysis of structures
• Preparation of design documentation such as basis of design, design method statements, specifications
• Developing an understanding of highly regulated industries
• Developing an understanding of Safety Cases and the supporting documentation
• Developing an understanding of risk and the preparation of designer’s risk assessments
• Liaison with the project team, in particular with technicians that translate working designs into construction drawings

Enjoy the Perks: At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Graduate Development Programme: Our 2 year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend a number of instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role.

Qualifications: Here’s what we’re looking for:

• BEng Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering MSc/MEng would be an advantage.
• A 2:1 (or equivalent) degree classification or above
• Must be able to demonstrate legal right to work in the UK and meet the requirements for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
• Preferably completed modules related to structures and/or nuclear structures
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Structural Engineering
• Demonstrable interest in Structural/Nuclear Engineering and developing a career in this industry
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organize parts of projects
• English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports effectively to internal and external clients
• Enthusiastic and hard-working, with ambition and drive
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole and independently without losing initiative and focus
• Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to continued education and improvement through participating in our approved training schemes.
• Able to carry out occasional remote working

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in the nuclear energy or related field
• Some familiarity with CAD and ArcGIS would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving license or equivalent that permits driving in the UK.
• Some travel to site may be required with equipment.
• Student member of an appropriate professional institution
• Working ability in a second language and/or relevant work experience outside the UK

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Additional Information: Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades. You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Security Clearance: Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements.