Senior Engineer - Mechanical or Civil Bias (Client Side)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineer with a mechanical or civil bias. This role involves leading technical work, directly engaging with the regulatory bodies, and requires a chartered engineer background, preferably with experience in the nuclear sector. Employees enjoy a competitive contract rate, extensive benefits including pension contributions, and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

8.5% pension contribution & life assurance

Private medical scheme

Employee share scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles

18 weeks full maternity pay

25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years)

Personal development & further education support

Long service & recognition awards

Free employee assistance programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical team in managing leaks.
• Lead work packages autonomously.
• Engage with regulatory bodies on assigned work.

Skills

Technical assessment and review

Study delivery

Strategy development

Technology development / R&D

Plant trials

Early design delivery

Project or programme management

Education

Chartered Engineer

Engineering degree

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 fast growing with hybrid opportunities available across the country. We aim to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance is required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

Role:

• Support the Technical team responsible for managing the leak within MSSS Original Building.
• Lead packages of work, working autonomously with limited support once familiar with the project.
• Perform work independently; ad-hoc support may be available but no full-time additional resources are provided.
• Scope and specify technical work.
• Lead specific work packages, either internally or externally delivered.
• Produce and present NFR/report documentation.
• 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
• Experience in the Nuclear Industry, preferably with Sellafield MSSS and Silos

Experience (minimum 4 points):

• 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: electrical vehicles, technology, cycle to work
• 18 weeks full maternity pay* (+21 weeks SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• 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, is an international company operating in highly regulated sectors including civil nuclear, with a strong presence in UK and international nuclear sites.

Nuvia is committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, fostering a performance-driven culture and supporting employee development.

NUVIA UK is dedicated to equality in employment.