Hybrid Geotechnical Design Lead for STEP & Nuclear

NUVIA; Retford; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assu

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes: EVs, Tech &

18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay

25 days holiday (28 after 5 yrs)

Résumé du poste

NUVIA seeks a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to define and assure the geotechnical design basis for the STEP Prototype Plant. You will ensure ground stability and soil–structure interaction for safety‑classified and non‑safety‑classified structures within seismic and extreme conditions.

You will integrate geotechnical data into STEP’s digital twin, support safety case inputs, and interface with civil, seismic, safety and construction teams to manage risks and enable design optimisation.

Qualifications

• Senior geotechnical engineer with strong design and risk assessment experience.
• Ability to integrate geotechnical data into digital twins and safety cases.
• Proven track record in nuclear/defence or high‑risk environments.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain geotechnical design basis for STEP DA.
• Assess liquefaction, settlement, bearing capacity and slope stability risks.
• Develop ground improvement strategies for heavy, seismic structures.
• Collaborate with civil, seismic, safety and construction teams to ensure integration.

Connaissances

Geotechnical design

Ground improvement

Seismic analysis

Formation

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Outils

PLAXIS

LPILE

Description du poste

NUVIA seeks a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to define and assure the geotechnical design basis for the STEP Prototype Plant. You will ensure ground stability and soil–structure interaction for safety‑classified and non‑safety‑classified structures within seismic and extreme conditions.

You will integrate geotechnical data into STEP’s digital twin, support safety case inputs, and interface with civil, seismic, safety and construction teams to manage risks and enable design optimisation.