FE Analyst

We are looking for motivated FE analysts to work on the design of reinforced concrete structures of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear powerplants, as well as our future pipeline of projects. You will provide your FE expertise to successfully deliver our projects, in collaboration with our team of talented engineers and problem solvers.

The key responsibilities will include a selection of the following points, depending on your technical experience and the position you take within our team:

- Conduct and review analysis of complex structures carried out in FEM packages (experience in using Ansys beneficial).
- Analysing structures in dynamic scenarios, including for seismic and blast events.
- Post-processing data and results to deliver reinforced concrete designs.
- Contributing to the improvement of our engineering processes, including our in house programmed tools which are developed in a range of programming languages.
- Coordinating and communicating on complex engineering problems between project teams.
- [Senior positions] - Providing technical leadership and direction for teams of FE analysts
- [Senior positions] - Aiding with the training and upskilling our current team of analysts.

YOUR PROFILE
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate would meet the following requirements and criteria:
- Master’s in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or with equivalent experience.
- Experience in the use of Ansys or equivalent structural FEM software.
- Experience in the analysis of reinforced concrete structures, including dynamic analysis for seismic, blast etc.
- Programming skills in one or several languages are a plus.
- Proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a multicultural team.
- Agile and self-motivated, with a focus on improving personal and team performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges.
- Experience working on major infrastructure projects and can demonstrate ability to deliver high quality work packages to schedule.
- You enjoy new challenges and are keen to learn and willing to take responsibility whilst also wanting to support others within our team.

The following experience is also beneficial:
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry based in the UK, e.g. nuclear.

This is a contract role to run for 12 months, but could be longer.
Based in the offices in Bristol for 3 days per week and 2 from home.