Lead Civil Engineer – Nuclear Infrastructure & Feasibility

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to lead civil delivery across nuclear programmes. You will guide site development, earthworks, drainage, highways and utilities, advise on design codes, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive safe-by-design practices through the full asset lifecycle.

You will mentor colleagues, support business growth, and contribute to strategic development of WSP’s Civil Nuclear capability within a nationally significant sector.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE).
• Experience delivering civil engineering projects throughout the nuclear asset lifecycle, including new build, operations, asset care and maintenance, life extension, decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation, with an understanding of UK nuclear programmes, including SMRs, AMRs and associated infrastructure.
• Experience leading the design and delivery of civil engineering solutions, including site development, earthworks, drainage, highways, utilities and reinforced concrete structures.
• Strong understanding of relevant design codes and standards including British Standards, Eurocodes, and nuclear-specific standards
• Experience leading feasibility studies, optioneering, concept design and detailed design activities.
• Ability to lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrable understanding of design risk management, CDM Regulations and the principles of safe-by-design, with experience applying health, safety and environmental requirements across the full asset lifecycle, including new build, operational facilities, asset care, life extension and decommissioning projects.
• Excellent technical report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of civil engineering projects and multidisciplinary workstreams across nuclear programmes including nuclear new build, asset management, decommissioning, advance reactor technologies (SMR & AMR) and defence.
• Define civil engineering solutions for site development, roads and access infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, utility networks and reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance, ensuring designs meet client requirements, relevant standards, quality expectations and regulatory obligations.
• Lead feasibility studies, optioneering, site assessments and concept design activities that inform project development.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide guidance to project teams, clients and delivery partners.
• Coordinate civil engineering requirements across structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical and process engineering disciplines.
• Oversee the preparation and review of calculations, specifications, technical reports, design risk assessments and health and safety documentation.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a senior technical point of contact.
• Support proposals, fee development and work-winning activities, identifying opportunities for new and repeat business.
• Mentor and develop civil engineering teams, supporting technical excellence, knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Contribute to the strategic development, technical capability and continued growth of WSP’s Civil Nuclear business.

Skills

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Health & safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to lead civil delivery across nuclear programmes. You will guide site development, earthworks, drainage, highways and utilities, advise on design codes, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive safe-by-design practices through the full asset lifecycle.

You will mentor colleagues, support business growth, and contribute to strategic development of WSP’s Civil Nuclear capability within a nationally significant sector.