CS&A Engineer

Carrington West; Warrington; On-site; GBP 114,720 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Principal Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineer to lead on a major nuclear project. The role involves delivering complex civil, structural and architectural design work in a highly regulated setting, with 2–3 days in the Warrington office and a 12-month contract.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong civil and structural design experience, ideally within nuclear new build or existing nuclear facilities
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete and masonry structures
• Proven ability to lead, coach and motivate engineering teams
• Strong understanding of current design codes, CDM regulations and designer responsibilities
• At least three years' experience within a highly regulated industry
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered, Incorporated or actively working towards professional registration
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, assessments, specifications and technical reports
• Delivering civil and structural designs for steel, concrete and masonry structures
• Ensuring designs comply with current codes, standards and CDM requirements
• Providing technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior team members
• Working independently while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Supporting the successful delivery of design packages through the project lifecycle

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Design coordination

Prioritization

Independent working

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered / Incorporated status

Job description

Principal CS&A Engineer

Location: Warrington 2/3 days per week in office

Contract: 12 months

Rate: £65 per hour, Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Principal Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineer looking to play a key role on a major nuclear project? This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of complex civil, structural and architectural design work within a highly regulated environment. You will work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership while helping to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality engineering solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, assessments, specifications and technical reports
• Delivering civil and structural designs for steel, concrete and masonry structures
• Ensuring designs comply with current codes, standards and CDM requirements
• Providing technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior team members
• Working independently while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Supporting the successful delivery of design packages through the project lifecycle

Essential experience

• Strong civil and structural design experience, ideally within nuclear new build or existing nuclear facilities
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete and masonry structures
• Proven ability to lead, coach and motivate engineering teams
• Strong understanding of current design codes, CDM regulations and designer responsibilities
• At least three years' experience within a highly regulated industry
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered, Incorporated or actively working towards professional registration
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision

Desirable experience

• Previous nuclear or Sellafield experience
• Seismic assessment or design experience
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile nuclear programme while developing your experience within a respected and technically challenging environment