Lead CS&A Engineer

NUKEM Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice (EV)

Long-term incentive

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Lead CS&A Engineer in Warrington to deliver structural engineering outputs across multiple projects. The role requires senior experience, autonomy within scope, and the ability to lead assessments and verifications to nuclear safety standards.

Hybrid working is available, with BPSS basic clearance required. The post sits within NUVIA UK’s Technical Services & Consulting team, helping to deliver safe, compliant civil/structural solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering structural design in regulated environments.
• Experience checking deliverables to standards and specs.
• Experience analyzing and verifying structures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering outputs within scope across projects.
• Lead CS&A delivery and ensure safe, compliant solutions.
• Author and verify structural documents and drawings per governance.

Skills

Structural design

Regulated environment

Nuclear safety

Code standards (Eurocode/BS)

IAEng / IEng path

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Contract type

Contractor (PAYE)

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

Position – Lead CS&A Engineer

Location – Warrington

Reference – 2686

Travel – Hybrid

Arrangement – Contract

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of structural engineering outputs within their assigned scope of work. Able to lead CS&A delivery across multiple projects.
• The CS&A Engineer applies sound structural engineering judgement to develop, check, and deliver safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose civil and structural engineering solutions.
• The role operates with a high degree of autonomy within defined scope and is responsible for the technical authoring, checking and verification of structural engineering documents and drawings in accordance with applicable governance arrangements.

Profile

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience delivering structural engineering design within a regulated or complex engineering environment.
• Experience developing and checking structural engineering deliverables in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience undertaking structural analysis, assessment, and verification of new and existing structures.
• Experience applying relevant codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes, BS standards, nuclear-specific standards where applicable).
• Experience assessing structural integrity, load paths, stability, and serviceability considerations.
• Experience identifying, recording, and managing technical risks, assumptions, and constraints.
• Experience supporting design reviews, independent checking, and technical assurance processes.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams and interfacing with other disciplines (e.g. mechanical, EC&I, project management).
• Demonstrated commitment to nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Relevant structural engineering experience commensurate within a senior engineer role.
• Ability to meet role-specific security clearance and site access requirements.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE, IStructE) or working towards and close Chartered (Eng) status.

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England, North West

Address

Warrington

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.