Civil & Structural Eng II

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer-to-peer recognition

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Civil & Structural Eng II to deliver CS&A tasks across large projects, independently or as a key contributor within a multidisciplinary team. You will report to the Project Engineering Manager and collaborate with the Principal Engineer while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a broad understanding of design foundations, codes, standards, and CDM regulations, with emphasis on delivering compliant engineering outputs within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structural or Architecture Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Main contributor in CS&A engineering activities across assigned projects, acting as the discipline's technical point of contact.
• Deliver engineering tasks independently and take full ownership of technical outcomes.
• Review and validate engineering work from consultants and subcontractors, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Resolve technical issues, justify design decisions, and interpret engineering data effectively.
• Develop design bases, specifications, technical reports, calculations, and sizing analyses.
• Produce and verify engineering deliverables including drawings, design reviews, change control documents, and calculation notes.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and internal procedures, including CDM regulations.
• Present CS&A designs to clients and stakeholders, adapting communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deliver engineering outputs within scope, schedule, and budget, while managing any commercial impacts.
• Prepare high-quality documentation that is technically accurate and formatted.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structural or Architecture Engineering

Job description

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About the role: As a Civil & Structural Eng II you will be delivering a wide range of engineering tasks - either independently or as a key contributor within a multidisciplinary team. You'll represent CS&A engineering efforts across large, complex projects or multiple medium-sized ones, ensuring compliance, and collaboration throughout. You'll report to the Project Engineering Manager on multi-disciplinary projects and work with the Principal Engineer, while also mentoring junior engineers and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Main contributor in CS&A engineering activities across assigned projects, acting as the discipline's technical point of contact.
• Deliver engineering tasks independently and take full ownership of technical outcomes.
• Review and validate engineering work from consultants and subcontractors, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Resolve technical issues, justify design decisions, and interpret engineering data effectively.
• Develop design bases, specifications, technical reports, calculations, and sizing analyses.
• Produce and verify engineering deliverables including drawings, design reviews, change control documents, and calculation notes.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and internal procedures, including CDM regulations.
• Present CS&A designs to clients and stakeholders, adapting communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deliver engineering outputs within scope, schedule, and budget, while managing any commercial impacts.
• Prepare high-quality documentation that is technically accurate and formatted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structural or Architecture Engineering.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is desired.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CS&A engineering, ideally within the nuclear sector. Experience in energy, oil & gas, or civil construction is also valued.
• Candidate must be able to pass Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) clearance checks, as this is a minimum requirement for site based work.
• Understanding of engineering codes, standards, and regulations, including CDM.
• Proven expertise in CS&A design principles and technical documentation. Experience in civil construction and construction management.
• Knowledge of seismic, blast, and impact load design.
• Familiarity with main systems and technical equipment associated to large facilities and production plants.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety: + Peer-to-peer recognition program. + Life insurance + Pension plan + Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Why Westinghouse?

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Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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