Civil Engineer (Nuclear)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s Civil Nuclear team delivers infrastructure for major UK programmes, including new build, SMR/AMR, defence facilities, and decommissioning. You will work with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental and process engineers to move projects from feasibility through detailed design and delivery.

You will operate in highly regulated environments, producing reports, coordinating interfaces, and ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership.
• Experience delivering civil projects across the nuclear asset lifecycle and related programmes.
• Experience in civil engineering design including site development, earthworks, drainage, highways and structural works.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Experience conducting feasibility studies, optioneering and concept design.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate interfaces.
• Understanding of design risk management, CDM regulations and safety principles.
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and review civil engineering designs for the nuclear asset lifecycle.
• Develop civil solutions for major infrastructure projects including site development and utilities.
• Undertake feasibility studies, optioneering, site assessments and concept design.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient engineering solutions.
• Integrate civil designs with structural, mechanical, electrical and process requirements.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and calculations.
• Apply design standards and quality requirements in regulated environments.
• Assist with project planning, design coordination and delivery to programme and budget.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners in nuclear/defence sectors.
• Support development of graduates and early career engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Nuclear programmes knowledge

Feasibility studies

Team coordination

Technical report writing

Education

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About The Role…

Our Civil Nuclear team supports the full nuclear lifecycle, delivering infrastructure for major new build programmes, emerging SMR and AMR technologies, defence nuclear facilities, and decommissioning and waste management projects. These nationally significant programmes contribute to the UK's energy security, national resilience, net-zero ambitions, and the safe stewardship of its nuclear legacy.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll work alongside experts in civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, process and energy engineering to solve complex infrastructure challenges. You'll contribute to projects from early feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and delivery, helping deliver infrastructure that supports clean energy, national security, and the long-term management of the UK's nuclear estate.

Backed by the expertise and resources of over 12,500 colleagues across the UK, you'll have the opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes while developing your technical skills, broadening your experience and building your career within one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and review civil engineering designs that support projects throughout the nuclear asset lifecycle, including new build, operations, asset care and maintenance, life extension, and decommissioning.
• Play a key role in developing civil engineering solutions for major nuclear infrastructure projects, including site development, roads and access infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, utility networks and reinforced concrete structures.
• Undertake feasibility studies, optioneering, site assessments and concept design activities to inform project development and investment decisions.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient and innovative engineering solutions within highly regulated environments.
• Support the integration of civil engineering designs with wider structural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering requirements.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations and health and safety documentation.
• Apply relevant standards, procedures and quality requirements within highly regulated environments.
• Assist with project planning, design coordination and the successful delivery of projects to programme and budget.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners across the nuclear and defence sectors.
• Support the development of graduate and early career engineers.
• Contribute to the continued growth, technical excellence and reputation of WSP's Civil Nuclear capability.

What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) or working towards professional chartership.
• Experience delivering civil engineering projects throughout the nuclear asset lifecycle, including new build, operations, asset care and maintenance, life extension, decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation, with an understanding of UK nuclear programmes, including SMRs, AMRs and associated infrastructure.
• Experience in the design and delivery of civil engineering solutions, including site development, earthworks, drainage, highways, utilities and reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Good understanding of relevant design codes and standards including British Standards, Eurocodes, and nuclear-specific standards.
• Experience undertaking feasibility studies, optioneering, concept design and detailed design activities.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and coordinate interfaces across complex engineering projects.
• Understanding of design risk management, CDM regulations and the application of health and safety principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Good technical report writing, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

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