Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major player in the UK nuclear sector is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the team at Hinkley Point C. This role focuses on reviewing and accepting design changes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and sound knowledge of Eurocode 2. Long-term contract with attractive hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Sound working knowledge of Eurocode 2 and reinforced concrete design.
• Experience with change management in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and acceptance of design changes on-site.
• Act as the technical interface between the construction contractors and design teams.
• Ensure changes maintain alignment with the nuclear safety case.

Skills

Eurocode 2

Change management

Construction safety protocols

Technical documentation management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you a Civil Engineer with a strong background in design and construction support, looking to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects? Civil Engineer (Review & Acceptance) - Nuclear New Build

Location: Hinkley Point C (minimum 3 days on-site) + Hybrid Working

Contract Type: 18m contract

Daily rate: £420 - £470 per day worked (inclusive of travel and accommodation)

Start Date: ASAP

Spencer Ogden on behalf of our client, a major player in the UK nuclear sector, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (R&A) to join the team at Hinkley Point C, the UK's flagship nuclear new build project. You'll be working as part of the Joint Design Office (JDO), ensuring all construction-driven design changes are technically sound, safely implemented, and aligned with quality and regulatory requirements.

The Role

• Lead the review and acceptance of design changes on-site raised via RFIs, FCRs, or NCRs.
• Act as the technical interface between the construction contractors and design teams.
• Support the release and handover of design packages for construction.
• Ensure changes maintain the golden thread to the nuclear safety case.
• Contribute to the configuration control of the site's civil and structural elements.
• Participate in readiness reviews and provide ongoing technical assurance during execution.

Essential

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Sound working knowledge of Eurocode 2 and reinforced concrete design.
• Experience with change management in a construction environment (e.g., NCR, FCR, RFI).
• Strong understanding of UK CDM Regulations and construction safety protocols.
• Ability to manage technical documentation and quality processes in a highly regulated environment.

Desirable

• Prior nuclear industry experience or familiarity with PWR technology.
• Chartered or working toward Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStructE).
• Knowledge of safety case architecture, Intelligent Customer role, and contract management.
• Familiarity with Joint Design Office (JDO) procedures and ETC-C tools.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of Europe's largest and most complex energy projects.
• Long-term role with career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model - min. 3 days on-site).