Senior & Principal Civil Engineers

Assystem; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Fees reimbursed

Referral scheme

Sick pay

Income protection

Gym access

Support line

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a civil detailing lead to provide technical leadership across complex nuclear structures. The role centers on reinforcement detailing, 3D modelling, supplier oversight, and coordinating interfaces between engineering teams and detailing suppliers.

Based in the Bristol area with hybrid working, the role requires strong communication, QA discipline, and the ability to resolve intricate engineering issues. Nuclear/defence or major infra experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience with reinforced concrete detailing.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfaces.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience overseeing contractor or supplier technical deliverables.
• Ability to resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Familiarity with configuration management and QA processes.
• Knowledge of 3D modelling and detailing environments.
• Nuclear/defence/rail or major infrastructure experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for assigned civil detailing packages.
• Review reinforcement models against design intent and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering teams and detailing suppliers.
• Lead reviews of concrete, reinforcement and embedded item models.
• Manage technical queries and open points through closure.
• Oversee supplier performance, quality and technical delivery activities.
• Resolve multidisciplinary interface issues affecting detailing and construction delivery.
• Maintain configuration management and QA throughout project delivery.
• Monitor technical deliverables against schedules and standards.
• Support design replication principles across complex civil packages.

Skills

Reinforced concrete detailing

Multidisciplinary coordination

Engineering design processes

Stakeholder management

Supplier deliverables

Independent problem solving

Configuration management

3D modelling

Nuclear/defence experience

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

This hybrid role suits candidates within commuting distance of Bristol or those open to relocation support.

You will provide technical leadership across civil detailing packages for complex nuclear structures.

The role focuses on reinforcement detailing, 3D modelling, supplier oversight and technical coordination.

• Act as technical authority for assigned civil detailing packages
• Review reinforcement models against design intent and project requirements
• Coordinate technical interfaces between engineering teams and detailing suppliers
• Lead reviews of concrete, reinforcement and embedded item models
• Manage technical queries, comments and open points through closure
• Oversee supplier performance, quality and technical delivery activities
• Resolve multidisciplinary interface issues affecting detailing and construction delivery
• Maintain configuration management and quality assurance throughout project delivery
• Monitor technical deliverables against agreed project schedules and standards
• Support design replication principles across complex civil engineering packages

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Strong experience with reinforced concrete structures and detailing activities
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical interfaces
• Strong understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience overseeing contractor or supplier technical deliverables
• Ability to resolve complex technical engineering issues independently
• Knowledge of configuration management and quality assurance processes
• Familiarity with 3D modelling and engineering detailing environments
• Nuclear, defence, rail or major infrastructure experience highly desirable

Additional Information

Additional information

Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK's energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Free Digital Gym Access - Expert-led fitness classes
• 24/7 Employee Support Line - Mental health, financial & legal help

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