CS&A Nuclear Principal Engineer – Design & Safety Lead

ASSYSTEM; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSYSTEM is leading a major Box Encapsulation Plant project at Sellafield, Cumbria, seeking a CS&A Engineering professional with 10+ years in nuclear. You will drive engineering design, governance, and site collaboration, reporting to the Sellafield CS&A Responsible Engineer.

The role requires Chartered status, extensive nuclear project experience, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a regulated environment. Occasional site visits and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• CEng accreditation with ICE (MICE) or IStructE (MIStructE).
• Proven major project experience in the nuclear sector.
• Strong design knowledge and standards.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• UK driving licence and BPSS clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire CS&A design and site engineering teams.
• Collaborate daily with Sellafield CS&A Responsible Engineer.
• Review CS&A design submissions and technical documentation.
• Approve or reject design submissions and TQ/PP records.
• Track structural detail drawings, calculations and As-Built status.
• Support fire strategy reviews and related issues.
• Contribute to safety case activities and DJRs.
• Resolve engineering challenges with design team and stakeholders.
• Support design reviews and risk assessments.
• Review external works design including concrete slabs and drainage.
• Assess interfaces between external works and building envelope.
• Work with construction teams to resolve technical issues.
• Attend weekly risk review meetings and EWNs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

UK Driving Licence

Security clearance eligible

Nuclear experience

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE or MIStructE)

Job description

ASSYSTEM is leading a major Box Encapsulation Plant project at Sellafield, Cumbria, seeking a CS&A Engineering professional with 10+ years in nuclear. You will drive engineering design, governance, and site collaboration, reporting to the Sellafield CS&A Responsible Engineer.

The role requires Chartered status, extensive nuclear project experience, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a regulated environment. Occasional site visits and UK driving licence are essential.