Principal CS&A Designer - Nuclear Civil & Structures(Hybrid)

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 56,481 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern (1-2 days on site)

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd seeks an experienced Principal CS&A Designer for a hybrid role in Cumbria. You will produce civil and structural designs for nuclear facilities using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, guiding projects from concept to detailed design while working with multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated environment.

The position offers a long-term contract with 1-2 days on-site at Westlakes, Cumbria, and a competitive hourly rate (£41-£45) Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in civil and structural design.
• Proven experience producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience on multidisciplinary projects, ideally in nuclear/defence or regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and lifecycle design.
• Understanding of British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant legislation.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, drainage and earthworks design.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry standards and document management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality civil and structural designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Deliver design solutions from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
• Support multidisciplinary teams across analytical services projects.
• Review project documentation for standards, procedures and best practice.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to develop buildable design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulated industries

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stakeholder engagement

Nuclear sector knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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Job description

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd seeks an experienced Principal CS&A Designer for a hybrid role in Cumbria. You will produce civil and structural designs for nuclear facilities using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, guiding projects from concept to detailed design while working with multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated environment.

The position offers a long-term contract with 1-2 days on-site at Westlakes, Cumbria, and a competitive hourly rate (£41-£45) Inside IR35.