Principal Civil Engineer

NUKEM Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering inputs for the Associated Development facilities in a hybrid role based in Warrington. You will coordinate with the project client technical team and interface with regulators, environmental and planning bodies to ensure design integrity and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in civil engineering on large infrastructure projects and a strong grasp of regulatory and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience on large infrastructure projects, ideally regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical, structural, environmental, drainage and site development disciplines.
• Experience supporting early site assessment, planning, consenting and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to manage technical interfaces and maintain design intent across complex scopes.
• Excellent communication and coordination with regulators, authorities, consultants and contractors.
• Experience contributing to design assurance, safety compliance and quality processes on major programmes.
• Proficiency with civil design tools and BIM/digital modelling environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop civil engineering requirements for AD facilities.
• Lead early site assessment activities including geotechnical and environmental considerations.
• Oversee civil layouts and infrastructure concepts for AD facilities.
• Maintain ownership of civil inputs to AD scope and design changes.
• Provide technical oversight of deliverables and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with planning, regulatory and consenting teams for submissions.
• Engage with authorities and stakeholders to confirm interfaces and constraints.
• Contribute to risk assessments and schedule/cost inputs for civil works.
• Support development of digital models (BIM) and document engineering decisions.
• Provide expert advice to resolve technical issues and integrate with main site programme.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Geotechnical knowledge

Regulatory compliance experience

Stakeholder coordination

BIM/digital modelling

Project planning & coordination

Infrastructure design

Tools

BIM software

Job description

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Job title

Principal Civil Engineer

Contract type

Contractor (PAYE)

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

Position – Principal Civil Engineer

Location – Warrington

Reference – TS120

Travel – Hybrid

Arrangement – Staffed/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.

The Principal Civil Engineer will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the off‑site Associated Development (AD) infrastructure required for the Project. You will be part of the Project Client Technical Team, reporting to the Associated Development Lead, and will work within a multi‑disciplinary environment during a fast‑paced and evolving programme.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Define and develop the civil engineering requirements for all Associated Development (AD) facilities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, regulatory needs, and client specifications.
• Lead 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 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 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.

Profile

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.

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

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Address

Warrington

General information

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.

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.