Principal Civil Engineer

Nuvia Ltd; Milton Keynes, Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes: EV/Tech/Cycl

Maternity Pay 18 Weeks

25 days holiday

Long Service & Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Development & Further Ed

Job summary

Nuvia Ltd is seeking an accomplished civil engineering professional to lead early site assessments and develop civil layouts for major AD facilities in the UK. You will oversee interfaces across geotechnical, structural, environmental and utilities disciplines, ensuring design intent and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in large, regulated infrastructure, with strong communication skills to coordinate with regulators, authorities

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in civil engineering within large, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles across geotechnical, structural, environmental, drainage, utilities, and site development.
• Experience supporting early stage site assessment, planning, consenting, and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to manage technical interfaces and maintain design intent across complex scopes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of civil layouts and infrastructure concepts for AD facilities such as the Park & Ride, Logistics Centre/Lorry Park, Workers' Accommodation Campus, fabrication centre, Marine Offloading Facility (MOLF), and Transfer Node Facility.
• Provide expert civil engineering advice to resolve technical issues, manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines, and support integration of AD works with the main site programme.
• Maintain ownership of civil engineering inputs to AD scope, requirements, interfaces, and design changes, ensuring design intent is preserved.
• Coordinate with planning, environmental, regulatory and consenting teams to support submissions, assessments, and approvals relevant to AD civil works.
• Engage with local authorities, transport bodies, and other stakeholders to confirm interfaces, constraints, and technical dependencies.
• Contribute to risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and schedule and cost inputs related to civil elements of the AD programme.
• Support the development of digital models (e.g., BIM) and maintain records of engineering decisions and design evolution.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical

Structural

Environmental

Drainage

Utilities

BIM

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Tools

BIM

Job description

and client and coordinate early site assessment activities, including geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, and access-related considerations to inform concept and outline design.Oversee development of civil layouts and infrastructure concepts for AD facilities such as the Park & Ride, Logistics Centre/Lorry Park, Workers' Accommodation Campus, fabrication centre, Marine Offloading Facility (MOLF), and Transfer Node Facility.Maintain ownership of civil engineering inputs to AD scope, requirements, interfaces, and design changes, ensuring design intent is preserved and deviations are managed through due process.Provide technical oversight and assurance of deliverables prepared by Foundation Engineer, the Technology Provider, and the Owner's Engineer, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and GBE-N requirements.Coordinate with planning, environmental, regulatory and consenting teams to support submissions, assessments, and approvals relevant to AD civil works.Engage withlocal authorities, transport bodies, and other stakeholders to confirm interfaces, constraints, and technical dependencies.Contribute to risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and schedule and cost inputs related to civil elements of the AD programme.Support the development of digital models (e.g., BIM) and maintain clear records of engineering decisions, assumptions, and design evolution for AD facilities.Provide expert civil engineering advice to resolve technical issues, manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines, and support integration of AD works with the main site programme.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

10+ years' experience in civil engineering within large, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, ideally in the nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated sectors.Strong understanding of civil engineering principles across geotechnical, structural, environmental, drainage, utilities, and site development disciplines.Demonstrable experience supporting early stage site assessment, planning, consenting, and regulatory processes.Proven ability to manage technical interfaces, assess change, and maintain requirements and design intent across complex project scopes.Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including regulators, local authorities, consultants, and contractors.Experience contributing to design assurance, safety compliance, and quality processes on complex infrastructure programmes.Proficiency in civil engineering design tools and digital modelling environments (e.g., BIM) is advantageous.Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and resolving technical issues.Ability to work in a fast paced, evolving environment, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and comfort with uncertainty and emergent requirements.Experience working collaboratively within multiparty project teams, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a proactive approach to delivery.Familiarity with UK planning frameworks, environmental requirements, and nuclear regulatory expectations is advantageous.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• Employee Share SchemeSalary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work18 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 yearIn partnership with trade unionsPersonal Development & Further Education SupportLong Service & Recognition AwardsFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAfter 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 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.EntitéNUVIA 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.En BrefCatégorie :INGENIERIE / ETUDES / METHODES\_TS_72b5befa-c026-4c67-aa1d-3569afe46feaRéférence : Code client :2763Lieu :Warrington, Angleterre, Royaume-UniType de contrat :Contractor (PAYE)