Senior Civil Engineer - Nuclear & Major Infrastructure

Vulcain Engineering - UK; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Matched Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training & Development

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support a major nuclear new build and infrastructure programme in the UK. You will provide technical oversight, review contractor deliverables and guide design governance across the project lifecycle.

Based in Bristol with hybrid working, the role requires experience in civil structures, reinforced concrete and containment systems, plus familiarity with Eurocodes and UK standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence, industrial, marine, or large-scale construction projects.
• Background in civil structures, reinforced concrete structures, structural engineering or infrastructure design.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, specifications and contractor deliverables.
• Knowledge of design assurance, technical governance, engineering surveillance or quality management processes.
• Experience supporting engineering contracts, contractor management or supplier interfaces.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and buildability considerations.
• Experience with containment structures, tanks, basins, water-retaining structures, embedded steelwork or similar specialist civil assets would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes, British Standards or other recognised engineering design standards.
• Previous experience within regulated industries, including nuclear, defence, energy, rail or utilities, would be beneficial.
• Reside locally to Bristol or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering support for major civil engineering and infrastructure packages.
• Review and assess contractor and supplier design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Support the development, review and maintenance of technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Manage and respond to technical queries arising during design, procurement, manufacture and construction phases.
• Undertake technical surveillance activities and support contractor performance monitoring.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops and multidisciplinary engineering meetings.
• Contribute to constructability assessments, design integration activities and project delivery strategies.
• Capture, share and implement lessons learned to support continuous improvement across engineering activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Contractor management

Containment structures experience

Nuclear/major infra exposure

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Vulcain Engineering is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support a major nuclear new build and infrastructure programme in the UK. You will provide technical oversight, review contractor deliverables and guide design governance across the project lifecycle.

Based in Bristol with hybrid working, the role requires experience in civil structures, reinforced concrete and containment systems, plus familiarity with Eurocodes and UK standards.