Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace and defense company seeks a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for a 7-month hybrid role in Plymouth. The position emphasizes delivering structural engineering work packages with a focus on nuclear safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess significant design experience and knowledge of safety regulations in heavy civil engineering. Join a team dedicated to driving innovation in critical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and substantiation of nuclear safety functions.
• Knowledge of architectural design and building services.
• Sound understanding of engineering design practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check designs, analyses, reports, and specifications.
• Supervise junior staff and provide guidance.
• Support on-site inspections and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Design of heavy civil engineering structures

Knowledge of seismic codes

Understanding of Health and Safety procedures

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Job description

Role: Senior Civil/Strucural Engineer
Location: Plymouth(Hybrid)
Duration: 7 months
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About our client:

Our client is a leading global aerospace, defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. Join them and be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments.

The purpose

To assist the Discipline Lead in delivery of the structural engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost.

Responsible for managing the technical deliverables of the structural engineering packages in line with the planned deliverables agreed by the Discipline Lead.

The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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
• Supervise and provide on-the-job guidance to the junior staff.
• Make effective use of Learn from Experience information to develop and disseminate theoretical knowledge in relation to practical engineering and to maintain a record of development to substantiate the skills achieved.
• Support development, construction, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Facilities to ensure that they comply with the design intent and DNSP's for Nuclear related Works, together with all relevant Local and National Regulations and Legislation.
• Support the on-site inspection of DRDL assets for their construction, maintenance and modification.
• Maintain familiarity with DRDL procedures used within Facilities Engineering.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• 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
• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council or working towards chartership.

Please apply if you want to be part of a leading global defence, and security company that delivers complex, mission-critical solutions!