Senior Structural Engineer – Nuclear Reactor & Turbine

Capgemini; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity networks

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Job summary

Capgemini, based in Manchester, seeks an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design and substantiation activities for major infrastructure projects, including nuclear-regulated environments.

The role requires Chartered status or equivalent, extensive leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and a strong track record in design substantiation and safety assurance. BPSS clearance is a likely requirement, with a focus on safe, constructible solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer with Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience leading structural engineering projects within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of design substantiation, safety justification, and engineering assurance processes in safety-critical industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering design and substantiation of reinforced concrete, steel, and civil infrastructure for the GBE-N programme.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and oversight to structural engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate structural design activities with civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, process, construction, and safety disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and project governance processes.
• Lead structural assessments for normal, construction, environmental, and extreme loading conditions, including seismic events.
• Author, review, and approve technical reports, design substantiations, and documentation supporting regulatory submissions and design assurance activities.
• Support engagement with clients, regulators, and independent reviewers, resolving technical queries and challenges.
• Promote safe, sustainable, and constructible design solutions in accordance with CDM 2015 requirements.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Code compliance

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

CEng or equivalent experience

Job description

Capgemini, based in Manchester, seeks an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design and substantiation activities for major infrastructure projects, including nuclear-regulated environments.

The role requires Chartered status or equivalent, extensive leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and a strong track record in design substantiation and safety assurance. BPSS clearance is a likely requirement, with a focus on safe, constructible solutions.