Civil Engineer

Spencer Ogden Ltd; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Civil Engineer (Review & Acceptance) for the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build project. The role involves leading design change reviews and acting as the technical interface between construction and design teams. This position offers a daily rate and flexible hybrid working opportunities, contributing to one of Europe's largest energy projects and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with NCR, FCR, RFI change management.
• Familiarity with Joint Design Office (JDO) procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Change Management

Quality Assurance

Technical Documentation

Understanding of UK CDM Regulations

Knowledge of Eurocode 2

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ETC-C tools

Job description

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

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

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.

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? The Role

As Civil Engineer (R&A), you will:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

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