Senior Structural Engineer

VINCI Construction France; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company seeks a Senior Engineer for its Civil and Structural department in the UK. This role involves hands-on analysis, design responsibilities, and shared managerial duties. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in structural engineering, particularly with reinforced concrete and bridge design, along with a recognized engineering qualification. Employee benefits include a competitive salary, pension contribution, and options for flexible working arrangements, reinforcing the company's commitment to safety and innovation.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Flexible hybrid & agile working

Personal Development & Further Education Support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience in supervision/mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process.
• Development and checking of bespoke design calculations.
• Contribution to design reviews.

Skills

Structural engineering fundamentals

Design experience in Reinforced Concrete

Design experience in Structural Steel

Bridge Design experience

Analysis using proprietary software

Team player skills

Education

Recognised Engineering Certificate (HNC / HND / Degree)

Tools

STAAD

Autodesk ROBOT

Job description

Salary

Up to £56,000 (depending on experience)

Overview

Senior Engineers make up the body of the engineering department and are responsible for carrying out the day-to-day developments of the design through the design process.

The Senior Engineer is fundamentally a hands-on analysis and design-based role within the Civil and Structural department that generally includes interfacing with other engineering disciplines in the project design team.

The Senior Engineer also has a shared managerial responsibility in respect of Graduates, Apprentices and/or Designers in the team as and when required to do so.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process, such as technical specifications, risk assessments, method statements, technical files and other documentation required by safety legislation and procedures.
• Preparation and review of optioneering studies.
• Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications
• Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
• Checking bespoke design calculations
• Basis of Design documentation, substantiation reports and hands-on design analysis
• Contribution to design reviews
• Preparation of technical specifications
• Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

Duties and Requirements

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of structural engineering discipline, including safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.
• Bridge Design experience to Eurocode standards.
• Experience and ability in the analysis of structural frames and members using proprietary software packages (e.g. STAAD, Autodesk ROBOT).
• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A strong team player, with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree.
• Nuclear experience or experience from within a highly regulated industry.
• Experience of supervision/mentoring.

Why us?

Employee Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w 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 annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible hybrid & agile working

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.