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First Recruitment Group; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Civil Structural Engineer to join their Energy business in the UK. The position offers hybrid working and involves supporting the structural design for projects, including safety documentation and collaboration with engineering teams. Suitable candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in nuclear safety standards. Competitive contract available for a motivated individual.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in civil nuclear plant systems and associated design guidelines.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Motivated team member with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Structural Design Method Statements and Design Substantiation Reports.
• Contribute to design safety documentation and compliance.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.

Skills

MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc in civil engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Knowledge of Eurocodes

Finite element modelling software experience

Good communication skills

Education

MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc in civil engineering

Tools

Finite element modelling software

Job description

Overview

New Job Opportunity - Civil Structural Engineer - Either based in Warrington, Glasgow or Newcastle. It will be on an Inside IR35 Contract.

Hybrid: 2 or 3 days can be worked from home each week. Contract Length: The project is initially 2 months (most likely move onto a new project start of next year). IR35 Status: Inside IR35.

About the Opportunity

Our client is currently recruiting for a Civil and Structural Engineer to join our Energy business to support the Structural Design Method Statement (SDMS) and Design Substantiation Reports (DSR) production at Sizewell C. We are looking for a driven individual who embraces collaboration and diversity, and who shares our vision to create a secure and vibrant future by continuously reinventing, realising breakthroughs and taking on challenges with courage. Our goal is to support development of new nuclear technologies and to keep existing power stations operating safely, contributing to the UK\'s Net Zero carbon target.

And this is where you come in:

Your role will be to support and deliver civil and structural engineering solutions to time, cost and quality on projects of varying sizes. If you\'re familiar with project delivery, you\'ll know that they have lots of moving parts and complexity, which is why you\'ll be working alongside our Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers and Operations Managers to enable delivery of maximum value.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of safety case key references such as Structural Design Method Statements (SDMSs) and Design Substantiation Reports (DSR).
• Assist in the preparation of design safety documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards.
• Contribute to problem-solving, technical investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.
• Build and maintain valuable relationships with peers, partners and clients.

Skills and Qualifications

(the following list outlines desirable skills and qualifications. While these attributes are valued, we understand that applicants may not possess all of them. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with relevant experience and potential):

• MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in civil engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional body.
• An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries).
• Knowledge and experience of Eurocodes and the French ETC-C code is highly desirable.
• Experience using finite element modelling software and associated post processing software, with experience in validation and verification of modelling tools and their outputs.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practice.
• UK Nuclear Licensing and Generic Design Assessment process experience is desirable.
• Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress.
• Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Committed to Continuous Professional Development.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Civil Structural Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.