Civil Structural Engineers - Nuclear

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking Civil or Structural Engineers for contract roles across the UK nuclear sector. You will work on complex programmes, supporting design, assessment and delivery of nuclear infrastructure from new-builds to decommissioning.

Roles require experience in highly regulated environments, strong knowledge of structural analysis and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on nationally significant projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors (nuclear, defence, energy).
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel, foundations and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design of nuclear facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Development of engineering calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Structural assessments and modification designs.
• Site surveys, inspections and condition assessments.
• Supporting safety cases and engineering substantiation activities.
• Production and review of technical documentation.
• Design risk assessments and CDM compliance.

Skills

Regulated environments

Structural analysis

Foundations design

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Job description

Help Deliver the UK's Next Generation of Nuclear Infrastructure.
The UK's nuclear sector is entering one of its most significant periods of investment and transformation. If you're a Civil or Structural Engineer with experience in highly regulated environments, we'd like to hear from you.

Our Clients have requirements for Civil & Structural Engineers who will be required to work on a contract basis across locations throughout the UK.

Role Purpose:

• Working on some of the UK's most complex engineering programmes, you will support the design, assessment and delivery of nuclear infrastructure projects ranging from new-build developments and major facility upgrades through to decommissioning and life extension works.
• Deliver civil and structural engineering solutions within highly regulated environments
• Support major nuclear infrastructure, defence and decommissioning projects
• Contribute to the safe delivery of nationally significant programmes
• Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex technical challenges
• Ensure compliance with stringent safety, quality and regulatory requirements

Typical Responsibilities:

• Civil and structural design of nuclear facilities and associated infrastructure
• Development of engineering calculations, specifications and technical reports
• Structural assessments and modification designs
• Site surveys, inspections and condition assessments
• Supporting safety cases and engineering substantiation activities
• Production and review of technical documentation
• Design risk assessments and compliance with CDM requirements
• Liaison with project teams, contractors and key stakeholders
• Supporting construction, installation and commissioning activities
• Ensuring engineering solutions meet quality, safety and regulatory standards

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer
• Experience within the nuclear, defence, energy or other highly regulated sectors
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel, foundations and structural analysis
• Experience delivering engineering projects through concept, detailed design and implementation phases
• Understanding of engineering governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Experience producing and reviewing engineering calculations and technical reports
• Familiarity with safety-led design principles
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration is desirable
• Security clearance eligibility may be required for some assignments

Why Apply?

• Contract opportunities available across the UK
• Work on nationally significant nuclear and defence programmes
• Assignments with leading engineering consultancies, design houses and infrastructure organisations
• Opportunities from Engineer through to Senior, Lead and Principal level
• Long-term project pipelines across new build, operations and decommissioning sectors
• Competitive contract rates and flexible assignment options