Senior Civil & Structural Engineer - Nuclear

Hybrid in Manchester·Added 22 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Manchester for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

Essential

Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering
Chartership or Incorporated with ICE or IStructE
Ability to obtain Security Clearance

Desirable

Nuclear Industry recognised training and qualifications
Currently holding Security Clearance
CSCS or CCNSG

The role

Following a number of project and long term framework wins in the Nuclear industry, including Urenco HALEUF, Urenco PDP, Sellafield IDP and Trawsfynydd Height Reduction, we are seeking a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer to support the delivery of these challenging projects for our clients at all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Working with minimal supervision or guidance, the fundamental requirement of this role is to work with our existing design team including carrying out feasibility studies, reference designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications and proposals for key local and regional clients.

You will:

Take responsibility for leading small projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective
Prepare preliminary and detailed design analysis, calculations, specifications and related documentation for civil and structural works
Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams
Communicate effectively with other disciplines and construction teams
Communicate confidently and authoritatively with clients
Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions
Support and guide more junior team members

You will be based in Manchester 2-3 days with regular visits to site, near to Chester.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

Proven UK experience within the nuclear industry.
Good knowledge of UK design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline.
Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements
Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance, UK National or minimum of 5 years UK Residency

Desirable

C&S elements of pumped systems, such as fire and potable water.
Knowledge of Urenco standards and processes
Experience with new and historic structures, including optioneering assessments.
Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers.
Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts
Project Management experience
Requirements Management experience