Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global aerospace and defense company as a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer. This role involves delivering structural engineering work packages and managing technical deliverables in a hybrid work environment. You will be part of a team that drives innovation and ensures compliance with safety standards in complex, mission-critical projects. With a focus on heavy civil engineering, you will utilize your expertise in seismic codes and construction techniques to contribute to significant infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and want to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing heavy civil engineering structures for nuclear safety.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check designs and reports for nuclear and non-nuclear projects.
• Supervise junior staff and provide on-the-job guidance.
• Support inspections and ensure compliance with design intent.

Skills

Heavy Civil Engineering Design

Seismic Codes Knowledge

Architectural Design Knowledge

Construction Techniques Understanding

Engineering Safety Practices

Education

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

Role: Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Location: Plymouth (Hybrid)

Duration: 7 months

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About our client:

Our client is a leading global aerospace, defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. Join them and be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments.

The purpose

To assist the Discipline Lead in delivering the structural engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule, and cost. Responsible for managing the technical deliverables of the structural engineering packages in line with the planned deliverables agreed by the Discipline Lead. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities

• Within SQEP profile, preparing and/or checking designs, analyses, reports, drawings, specifications, and other documents supporting Nuclear and Non-Nuclear plant, facilities, and equipment within the company's licensed, authorized, and operational sites, or in support of external contracts.
• Participate in problem-solving for the development of technical solutions to deficiencies or in the development of new designs.
• Support the review and sentencing of new designs, construction methodologies, and temporary works submitted to the Technical Authority.
• Complete design work packages as appointed by Lead Civil Engineer.
• Supervise and provide on-the-job guidance to junior staff.
• Utilize Learn from Experience information to develop and disseminate practical engineering knowledge, maintaining records of skills development.
• Support development, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of facilities to ensure compliance with design intent, DNSP's, and all relevant regulations and legislation.
• Assist in on-site inspection of assets for construction, maintenance, and modification.
• Maintain familiarity with DRDL procedures used within Facilities Engineering.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant seismic codes for Nuclear Safety Functions; experience in dock structures is preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings.
• Knowledge of building services design and installation.
• Understanding of construction techniques for Nuclear Safety-related structures and buildings.
• Strong grasp of engineering design and safety practices relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of company and departmental procedures related to Health and Safety, Design, and Quality.
• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with the Engineering Council or working towards chartership.

Please apply if you want to be part of a leading global defense and security company that delivers complex, mission-critical solutions!