Principal CS&A Engineer

DBD International; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

Private dental

Job summary

DBD International seeks a Principal CS&A Engineer to join our engineering team, delivering high-integrity civil and structural solutions for major nuclear projects from design through construction and through-life support. You will lead design & engineering activities, conduct structural analyses, reviews, and ensure compliance with nuclear standards.

You will guide project delivery, support construction site activities, and maintain thorough documentation and quality controls across all

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering civil/structural designs in highly regulated environments (nuclear/defence or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Deliver civil, structural, and architectural designs for nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Technical Assurance: Conduct structural analysis, design reviews, and verification of engineering deliverables to meet nuclear regulatory expectations.
• Project Delivery: Support project planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and timely delivery of CS&A work packages across design and construction phases.
• Construction & Site Support: Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections, responding to RFIs, and resolving design issues.
• Documentation & Compliance: Produce and review specifications, design reports, and calculations, ensuring alignment with nuclear site licence conditions and quality standards.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Technical assurance

Project delivery

Site inspections

Documentation & compliance

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Role summary:

We are seeking a Principal CS&A Engineer to join our engineering team supporting major nuclear projects. This role involves delivering high-integrity civil and structural engineering solutions within a regulated nuclear environment, from design to construction and through-life support.

What you will be doing:

• Design & Engineering: Deliver civil, structural, and architectural designs for nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Technical Assurance: Conduct structural analysis, design reviews, and verification of engineering deliverables to meet nuclear regulatory expectations.
• Project Delivery: Support project planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and timely delivery of CS&A work packages across design and construction phases.
• Construction & Site Support: Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections, responding to RFIs, and resolving design issues.
• Documentation & Compliance: Produce and review specifications, design reports, and calculations, ensuring alignment with nuclear site licence conditions and quality standards.

Formal qualifications or training:

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering civil/structural designs in highly regulated environments (preferably nuclear, defence, or similar).

Make a Difference with DBD:

At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.

Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.

We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.

Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future.

Make a difference today with DBD.

Benefits:

• up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• enhanced pension
• private health insurance
• private dental
• and more