Senior Civil 3D Engineer (Structural Detailing & Constructability) - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering - UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical & Dental

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work

Training & Development

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering is seeking a Senior Civil 3D Engineer to support major infrastructure projects in the UK, focusing on structural detailing and constructability in BIM environments.

The role requires reviewing Civil 3D models, assessing reinforced concrete detailing, and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure design intent and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience using Civil 3D in major infrastructure, energy, or nuclear projects.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete detailing and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Review Civil 3D and BIM models for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct constructability reviews to ensure safe on-site delivery.
• Assess reinforcement detailing and design documentation.
• Identify clashes and interface risks in multidisciplinary models.
• Provide clear comments and corrective actions to design teams.

Skills

Civil 3D detailing

Reinforced concrete detailing

BIM environments

Constructability reviews

Design review & coordination

UK standards knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

The Position: Senior Civil 3D Engineer (Structural Detailing & Constructability)

Vulcain Engineering is seeking experienced Civil Engineers with strong Civil 3D detailing expertise to support the delivery of major infrastructure and highly regulated engineering projects. Working within multidisciplinary design teams, you will review and assess detailed civil and reinforced concrete models, ensuring they meet design intent, constructability, applicable standards, and project requirements. This role is ideally suited to engineers with experience in Civil 3D, reinforced concrete detailing, BIM environments, design review, constructability, and complex infrastructure programmes. Based on the provided scope involving surveillance of 3D civil models, constructability reviews, compliance checks, clash detection, and reinforcement detailing.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Senior Civil 3D Engineer will include:

• Review Civil 3D and BIM design models to verify accuracy, completeness and compliance with project requirements.
• Undertake detailed constructability reviews to ensure designs can be safely and efficiently delivered on site.
• Assess reinforced concrete detailing, reinforcement arrangements and associated design documentation.
• Identify clashes, design coordination issues and interface risks within multidisciplinary design models.
• Verify alignment with relevant UK engineering standards, specifications, codes and industry best practice.
• Review model outputs against design intent, technical specifications and approved design methodologies.
• Produce clear technical comments, review findings and corrective actions for design teams and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of design quality, constructability and digital engineering processes.

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience using Civil 3D within major infrastructure, energy, transportation, nuclear or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete detailing, reinforcement layouts and structural design deliverables.
• Experience reviewing engineering models for compliance, quality, constructability and design intent.
• Knowledge of BIM processes, digital design environments and multidisciplinary model coordination.
• Familiarity with UK engineering standards, specifications and design governance requirements.
• Experience identifying and resolving clashes, coordination issues and constructability concerns.
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to produce clear review comments and recommendations.

Join a growing engineering consultancy delivering some of the UK's most complex infrastructure programmes. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside leading technical specialists, contribute to nationally significant projects, and develop your expertise in digital engineering, Civil 3D, BIM and structural detailing within a collaborative environment.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
• Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
• Employee Assistance Programme

At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.

Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.