Senior Civil / Structural Engineer

Morson Talent; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer based in Manchester. This role involves working on a variety of exciting projects within the nuclear industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong design skills, and leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include managing design projects, preparing technical specifications, and supporting junior engineers. Competitive rates offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience within the nuclear industry.
• Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with existing design team on feasibility studies and designs.
• Lead small projects and sub-tasks from a technical perspective.
• Prepare design analysis and specifications for civil works.

Skills

Nuclear industry experience

Design working practices knowledge

Risk management awareness

Education

BEng Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartership or Near with ICE or IStructE

CSCS or CCNSG certification

Job description

Overview

My client is currently looking for a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to be based in Manchester, with occasional visits to other offices and site.

Negotiable Rates - OUTSIDE IR35

This is an exciting and challenging role in a growing team of 130+ C&S Engineers and Designers. Our department covers a range of projects from Concept Studies through to Detailed Design provide a variety of interesting work. Industries can range across Water, Transport and Energy including Green Energy, Nuclear and Oil and Gas.

Responsibilities

• Working with minimal supervision or guidance, the fundamental requirement of this role is to work with our existing design team including carrying out feasibility studies, reference designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications and proposals for key local and regional clients, mainly in the Northwest.
• Working with minimal supervision or guidance, the fundamental requirement of this role is to work with our existing design team including carrying out feasibility studies, reference designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications and proposals for key local and regional clients.
• Take responsibility for leading small projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design analysis, calculations, specifications and related documentation for civil and structural works
• Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams
• Communicate effectively with other disciplines and construction teams
• Communicate confidently and authoritatively with clients
• Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions
• Support and guide more junior team members

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience within the nuclear industry.
• Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline.
• Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements

Desirable

• C&S elements of pumped systems, such as fire and potable water.
• Knowledge of Urenco standards and processes
• Experience with new and historic structures, including optioneering assessments.
• Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers.
• Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts
• Project Management experience
• Requirements Management experience

Qualifications

• BEng Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartership or Near with ICE or IStructE
• CSCS or CCNSG
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance