AtkinsRéalis
Structural Engineer

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Overview
Our work is underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, ethics, and safety, and you’ll continue to build your technical capability, professional judgement, and experience on your pathway towards chartership. Join our growing Edinburgh team and help deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across Scotland and beyond.
Our Edinburgh office delivers technically varied projects across Scotland and the wider UK, supported by close collaboration with Glasgow colleagues and our national Building Structures practice. Our work includes aviation, public-sector estate redevelopment, education, healthcare, housing and retrofit, energy and utilities, rail and transport facilities, emergency services, industrial and defence-related work, building surveys, refurbishment, asset assessment, technical advisory services, and NEC Supervisor roles.
You’ll contribute at different stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility, optioneering, and technical review through to detailed design, construction support, site inspection, and completion. This breadth of work offers excellent scope to build confidence, develop professional experience, and progress towards chartership with support from experienced engineers. Our Edinburgh team combines meaningful regional work with national and international support, knowledge sharing, structured development, and career progression opportunities.
Your role
As a Structural Engineer, you will:
- Deliver projects within the Building Structures team.
- Apply and develop engineering knowledge across structural projects.
- Support project delivery from concept through detailed design and construction.
- Contribute to practical, innovative, and sustainable design solutions.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Engage with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
- Assist in delivering projects within programme and budget requirements.
- Prepare technical calculations, reports, and design outputs.
- Attend site visits and design team meetings as required.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional development and progression towards chartership.
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About you
You’ll bring a strong technical foundation, proactive attitude, and commitment to professional development:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
- Graduate or Incorporated member of IStructE, ICE, or another relevant professional body, or working towards membership.
- Commitment to chartered status, supported by structured training, mentoring, and professional development.
- Experience designing building structures in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry, with developing Eurocode knowledge.
- Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, Tedds, or similar; Revit experience desirable.
- Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Interest in digital engineering, automation, embodied carbon, and sustainable design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate, ask questions, take initiative, and seek guidance when needed.
- Flexible approach, with interest in design, inspection, refurbishment, and technical advisory work.
- Curious mindset and enthusiasm for collaboration and learning.
- Willingness to travel across offices and project sites when required.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.


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Security clearance
This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive, and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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