Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

-; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to work on nuclear power station projects. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing teams, and ensuring high quality design of reinforced concrete structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, be chartered, and possess relevant software experience. Join a team committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the energy transition.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered with the ICE, IStructE, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in reinforced concrete calculation and design.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and team management.
• Coordinating on complex engineering problems.
• Providing technical oversight of design teams.

Skills

Experience in reinforced concrete calculation and design

Chartered with the ICE or equivalent

Experience in using Ansys or equivalent structural FEM software

Working familiarity with relevant technical Codes of Practice

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Job description

Overview

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer
Bristol, UK

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It's your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition - while enhancing people's lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Your mission

We are looking for motivated and experienced Senior/Principal Civil Engineers to work on the design of the HPC and SZC nuclear power stations, as well as our future pipeline of projects. You will provide your civil expertise to successfully deliver our projects, in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders and our project teams.

• Providing technical leadership and team management to deliver work packages effectively.
• Coordinating and communicating on complex engineering problems between project stakeholders.
• Providing technical review and responding to site queries and requested changes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to support contractor activities on HPC site.
• Conduct and review analysis of structures carried out in FEM packages (experience in using Ansys beneficial).
• Provide technical oversight of reinforcement detailers and review detailing models and drawings.
• Provide expert oversight and technical direction to teams completing the design of reinforced concrete structures.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting the business development team during the tendering process for our future project stream.

We would love to hear from you if you have

• Bachelor's or master's in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered with the ICE, IStructE, or with equivalent experience and willingness to obtain.
• Experience in the use of Ansys or equivalent structural FEM software.
• Experience in reinforced concrete calculation and design.
• Working familiarity with relevant technical Codes of Practice and Industry Standards (Eurocodes, British Standard, and ETC-C the applicable code for HPC/SZC).

Who you are

• Proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a multicultural team.
• Agile and self-motivated, with a focus on improving personal and team performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects and can demonstrate ability to deliver high quality work packages to schedule.
• You enjoy new challenges and are keen to learn and willing to take responsibility whilst also wanting to support others within our team.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry based in the UK, e.g. nuclear.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us. As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING COYNE ET BELLIER - UK PE

Professional Experience: Skilled (>3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Master's Degree