NUVIA UK - Principal HVAC Building Services Engineer

Nuvia Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 8.5%

Life assurance

Private medical scheme

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave (28/31 with years

Salary sacrifice schemes

Maternity pay 18 weeks

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead multi-discipline engineering teams, delivering safe and compliant design solutions for projects in the nuclear, defence, and energy sectors. The role emphasizes governance of design deliverables, safety reviews, and staff development within a high-stakes, regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, manage subcontractors, and contribute to bid responses while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fundamentals in your engineering discipline.
• Senior leadership in managing and delivering Building Services design for nuclear projects.
• Proven track record of delivering design solutions on time and to spec.
• Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases.
• Good knowledge of safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with commercial awareness.
• Experience managing multi-discipline design teams and contractors.
• Leadership of a technical team within project delivery environments.
• Experience in developing engineering capability in support of bids.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for projects and ensure design deliverables meet standards.
• Govern design delivery and conduct design reviews and safety reviews.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of design documentation across all design phases.
• Manage contractors and sub-contracts; recruitment interviews as needed.
• Define and distribute design scope to ensure safe, timely, and quality outcomes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Design delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in engineering

Chartered engineer

Job description

As a senior member of the Engineering Design Management Team, the Principal Engineer will manage multi-discipline engineering resources to ensure design delivery to projects and adherence to the design process and applicable standards. The Principal Building Services Engineer defines and distributes the scope of work to ensure that the project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality. The Principal Building Services Engineer is responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification. Reports to Chief Building Services Engineer. Key Accountabilities Development of technical solutions, Develop and reinforce the safety culture, Governance of the design deliverables, Checking/Approval of design deliverables, Contribution to design reviews and safety reviews, Ensuring quality and timely delivery of design documentation throughout all phases of the design process, Compliance with safety legislation, industry codes and standards and statutory regulations, Develop cost effective technical solutions, Staff development, Responsible for managing the quality, and progress of design/engineering work carried out within the team/project, Management of contractors, Provide technical consultancy, Definition and distribution of the scope of design work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality and cost Carry out discipline specific recruitment interviews.

Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience Chartership in a discipline specific engineering institution Duties and Requirements Essential Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline, Previous experience in a senior role in the management and design delivery of Building Services for nuclear projects, Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions, Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases, Good knowledge of safety legislation and statutory regulations, Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, High level of commercial awareness, Management of multi-discipline engineering and design teams, Leadership of a technical team within a project delivery environment, Experience of managing sub-contracts, Ability to develop engineering capability response in support of bid returns, Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution.

A full UK driving licence

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience. From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance. Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development., 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.

Employee Staff Benefits: 8.5% Employer Pension Contribution with Life Assurance Cover Private Medical Scheme

• Employee Share Scheme Flexible and hybrid working, in agreement with local line management. 25 Days Annual Leave (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. Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work. 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay (+21w SMP)
• In Partnership with Trade Unions Personal Development & Further Education Support Long Service & Recognition Awards Fantastic Employee Discounts Free Employee Assistance Programme ..... And more
• After 1 year of service.
• Entité NUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation. NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.