Senior Steelwork Engineer – Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Steelwork Engineer to contribute to groundbreaking nuclear projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead technical development, ensuring design excellence across large-scale structural steelwork packages. Your expertise in structural steel design and familiarity with Eurocodes will be essential as you guide engineers and oversee quality compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, making a significant impact on pioneering infrastructure developments. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural steel design.
• Degree qualified in structural, civil, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and guide engineers.
• Review structural design deliverables for quality and compliance.

Skills

Structural Steel Design

3D Modelling

Structural Analysis Tools

Eurocode Familiarity

QA Procedures

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

3D Modelling Software

Structural Analysis Software

Job description

Vulcain Engineering is looking for a Senior Steelwork Engineer to support the delivery of high-profile, high-value nuclear projects — some of the most pioneering and complex infrastructure developments in the UK.

You’ll play a key role in leading technical development, guiding engineers, and ensuring design excellence across large-scale structural steelwork packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main technical point of contact for steelwork engineering issues
• Review and oversee structural design deliverables to ensure quality and compliance
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers
• Represent the team at technical workshops and reviews
• Lead technical input at gate reviews and resolve design queries
• Coordinate with civil, building layout, and piping teams
• Capture and apply lessons learned from past projects
• Manage design changes in line with internal procedures and quality standards

Profile wanted

• Extensive experience in structural steel design
• Degree qualified in structural, civil, or a related discipline
• Skilled in 3D modelling and structural analysis tools
• Familiarity with Eurocodes, particularly Eurocode 3
• Background in nuclear or similarly highly regulated industries
• Understanding of fastenings, anchorage, and reinforced/pre-stressed concrete
• Confident working within complex design and layout environments
• Strong grasp of QA procedures and engineering governance

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