Lead/Senior Technical Author (Client Side)

Vinci; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Lead/Senior Technical Author based in Warrington. The successful candidate will support the technical team, lead projects, and ensure compliance with regulations. Experience in the nuclear industry is essential, and candidates should possess chartered status. Benefits include generous pension contributions, private medical schemes, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Qualifications

• Chartered in chosen discipline preferred with experience in the Nuclear sector.
• Basic BPSS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical team on projects.
• Lead packages of work autonomously.
• Manage project scope and specifications.

Skills

Experience in the Nuclear industry

Chartered in chosen discipline

BPSS clearance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support to the Technical team responsible for managing the leak within MSSS Original Building
• Lead packages of work. Expect the candidate to work autonomously with limited support and direction (once up to speed)
• Candidate will perform work themselves. There is potential for support to be provided ad‑hoc but no additional resources can be made available to support full time
• The role is expected to cover:
  • Scoping and specification of technical work
  • Leadership of specific work packages (could be internally or externally delivered)
  • NFR/report production and presentation
  • Checking and review of other team member’s work
  • Planning of future scope (e.g. transition from technical to design/projects)
  • Regulatory engagement on allocated work packages, Technical Assessment and Review
  • Study Delivery
  • Strategy Development
  • Technology Development / R&D
  • Plant Trials
  • Early design delivery (Study and Concept phases)
  • Project or Programme Management

Qualifications

The Lead / Senior technical Author should be chartered in their chosen discipline. Experience in the Nuclear industry or preferably with Sellafield MSSS and Silos would be beneficial.

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

Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• 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
• Flexible hybrid & agile working
  • After 1 year of service.

About NUVIA UK

NUVIA UK - 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 UK 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. 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.

Site Description

The Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (MSSS) is the most hazardous building on the Sellafield site, so the work of removing the waste and putting it into modern, safe containment packages is our top priority. MSSS was built more than 50 years ago for the underwater storage of Magnox fuel cladding (or swarf) that was removed from used nuclear fuel rods so that fuel could be reprocessed.