Nuclear Structural Engineer: Principal Design & Assurance

Morson Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to deliver hands-on design and analysis for advanced nuclear projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with nuclear standards and regulatory guidance, contributing to safety cases and design substantiation.

The role emphasizes independent verification, high quality technical outputs, and collaboration with project managers and clients across hybrid working arrangements in Cumbria and nearby sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised institution.
• Experience delivering structural engineering in nuclear or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural design and analysis across nuclear projects.
• Produce calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Apply robust engineering judgement in a highly regulated environment.
• Review outputs to ensure compliance with nuclear and statutory standards.
• Support independent checking and validation activities.
• Maintain quality assurance across engineering deliverables.
• Contribute to safety cases, substantiation and design justification.
• Ensure designs meet safety requirements and industry best practice.

Skills

Structural analysis

Regulatory compliance

Design assurance

Technical communication

Education

Chartered Engineer

Bachelor degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

FEM software

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to deliver hands-on design and analysis for advanced nuclear projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with nuclear standards and regulatory guidance, contributing to safety cases and design substantiation.

The role emphasizes independent verification, high quality technical outputs, and collaboration with project managers and clients across hybrid working arrangements in Cumbria and nearby sites.