Senior Engineer - Mechanical or Civil Bias (Client Side)

NUVIA UK; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer with a mechanical or civil bias to join their Technical Services & Consulting department. The role involves supporting technical teams, leading work packages, and engaging with regulatory bodies. Candidates should have experience in the Nuclear Industry and chartered status. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive rate of up to £55/hr depending on experience.

Benefits

8.5% pension contribution

Private medical scheme

Employee share scheme

Maternity pay

25 days holiday

Personal development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in one of the specified areas.
• Experience in the Nuclear Industry, preferably with Sellafield MSSS and Silos.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical team managing the leak within MSSS Original Building.
• Lead work packages with limited support after familiarization.
• Produce and present NFR reports.

Skills

Technical assessment and review

Study delivery

Strategy development

Project or programme management

Education

Chartered in their discipline

Engineering discipline specific

Job description

Senior Engineer - Mechanical or Civil Bias

Location – Hinton House, Warrington (minimum of 3 days per week office attendance)

Arrangement – Contract or permanent

Rate: Up to £55/hr Umbrella DOE

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is growing rapidly with hybrid opportunities available across the country. We aim to build a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients a broad range of expertise.

BPSS clearance at basic level is required; previous clearance is not transferable.

Role:

• Support the Technical team managing the leak within MSSS Original Building.
• Lead work packages, working autonomously with limited support once familiar with the project.
• Perform technical work directly; ad-hoc support may be available but not full-time.
• Scope and specify technical tasks.
• Lead specific work packages, possibly delivered internally or externally.
• Produce and present NFR reports.
• Review work of other team members.
• Plan future scope, including transition from technical to design/projects.
• Engage with regulatory bodies on assigned work packages.

Background:

• Chartered in their discipline.
• Engineering discipline specific.
• Experience in the Nuclear Industry, preferably with Sellafield MSSS and Silos.

Experience (minimum 4 of the following):

• Technical assessment and review.
• Study delivery.
• Strategy development.
• Technology development / R&D.
• Plant trials.
• Early design delivery (study and concept phases).
• Project or programme management.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% pension contribution & life assurance.
• Private medical scheme*.
• Employee share scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: electric vehicles, technology, and cycle to work.
• 18 weeks full maternity pay* (+21 weeks SMP); 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years, 31 days after 10 years).
• Option to buy, sell, and carry over up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
• Partnership with trade unions.
• Personal development & further education support.
• Long service & recognition awards.
• Free employee assistance programme.

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong presence at UK and international nuclear sites.

Committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, Nuvia UK values equality in employment.