Senior Civil Engineer: Nuclear & Major Infrastructure (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Matched Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training & Development

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support a major nuclear new build programme in the UK. The role involves technical oversight, design reviews and delivery of complex civil structures across the project lifecycle.

Based in Bristol with hybrid work, you will review designs, manage technical queries, and contribute to governance and QA processes while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence, industrial, marine or large-scale construction projects.
• Background in civil/structural design and reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, specifications and contractor deliverables.
• Knowledge of design assurance, technical governance, 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 or similar specialist civil assets is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes, British Standards or other recognised engineering design standards.
• Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, defence, energy, rail or utilities) is beneficial.
• Reside locally to Bristol or be prepared to relocate; travel expense coverage is not provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil engineering

Infrastructure design

Structural engineering

Contractor management

Quality assurance

Design governance

Containment structures

Construction methodologies

Nuclear projects

Right to work in UK

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Vulcain Engineering UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support a major nuclear new build programme in the UK. The role involves technical oversight, design reviews and delivery of complex civil structures across the project lifecycle.

Based in Bristol with hybrid work, you will review designs, manage technical queries, and contribute to governance and QA processes while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and contractors.