Senior Civil Structural Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear defense sector is seeking a Senior Civil Structural Engineer for a major engineering initiative focused on upgrading a Defence facility in Plymouth. Candidates should possess significant experience in civil engineering, particularly dock structures, and should demonstrate expertise in nuclear safety-related construction techniques. This is a pivotal role in a £1 billion project with a 10-year timeline, offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in civil engineering and nuclear safety.
• Experience with dock structures preferred.
• Demonstrated technical management skills throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check designs and reports for nuclear and non-nuclear projects.
• Support technical solutions development and design reviews.
• Complete design work packages as assigned by Lead Civil Engineer.

Skills

Design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering structures

Knowledge of architectural design

Knowledge of building services design

Understanding of construction techniques for Nuclear Safety

Sound understanding of engineering design principles

Job description

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• Hybrid- 2-3 days a week in Devonport or the Bristol office.

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Civil structural Engineer to join a world-leading nuclear defense client based out of Devonport dockyard.

Job Overview:

This is a major engineering initiative focused on upgrading a Defence facility in Plymouth, UK, designed to support the Vanguard and future Dreadnought Class submarines. The project has a 10-year timeline and is valued at £1 billion, representing a significant infrastructure development for the UK’s Defence sector.

Some of your duties will include:

• Within SQEP profile, preparing and/or checking designs, analyses, reports, drawings, specifications and other documents in support of Nuclear and Non-Nuclear related plant, facility and equipment within the company's licensed, authorised and operational sites, or in support of external contracts
• Participate in the problem solving for development of technical solutions to deficiencies or in the development of new designs.
• Support the review and sentencing of new designs, methodology of construction and temporary works submitted to the Technical Authority.
• To complete design work packages as appointed by Lead Civil Engineer

What do you need to succeed?

• Design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant seismic codes for satisfying Nuclear Safety Functions; particular experience in dock structures preferred;
• Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings;
• Knowledge of building services design and installation
• Knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings.
• Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to post and project requirements.
• Sound understanding of company and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety, Design and quality.
• The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on 02392 228 224 - and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.