Senior Structural Site Engineer

NRL; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a skilled CS&A Site-Based Design Liaison Engineer in Whitehaven. The role involves liaising between design and construction teams, ensuring compliance and quality. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, with a strong background in reinforced concrete and steelwork design. Effective communication skills are essential. This position supports the critical infrastructure project, contributing to a cleaner, safer environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or significant experience with HNC/HND.
• Proven experience in design liaison roles within complex construction environments.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across engineering and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between design and construction teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Resolve construction issues, technical queries, and production permits.
• Conduct and review specialist calculations and design documentation.
• Manage specific design packages and ensure alignment with programme goals.

Skills

Proficiency in reinforced concrete design

Proficiency in structural steelwork design

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills across teams

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

HNC/HND with experience

Job description

Location

Sellafield, Cumbria

Project

SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP)

Organisation

Programme and Project Partners (PPP)

About the Project

The SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP) is a critical infrastructure initiative at Sellafield, ensuring the long-term operation of the Site Ion Exchange Effluent Plant (SIXEP). Delivered by the Programme and Project Partners (PPP), SCP will safeguard Sellafield’s mission to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. Once operational, SCP will provide continued capacity to treat and make safe effluent generated by risk reduction activities across the site.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CS&A Site-Based Design Liaison Engineer to join the SCP team. Reporting to the SCP CS&A Responsible Engineer and working closely with Site Construction, you will act as the vital link between design and delivery. This role demands strong technical knowledge in civil, structural, and architectural disciplines, with a focus on reinforced concrete and structural steelwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise between design and construction teams to ensure quality and compliance
• Resolve construction issues, technical queries (TQs), concessions, and production permits
• Conduct and review specialist calculations, reports, and design documentation
• Support manufacture through ongoing design reviews, including SDDRs and MDDRs
• Manage specific design packages and ensure alignment with programme goals
• Maintain assurance of CDM application and documentation
• Prepare and justify design changes to uphold the CS&A design case
• Attend off-site fabrication visits and multidisciplinary meetings as required

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in reinforced concrete and structural steelwork design
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and willingness to adapt to their application
• Experience with structural elements such as process cells, crane-supporting steelwork, pipe bridges, and civil groundworks
• Understanding of architectural fit-out for industrial/nuclear facilities, including partitions, finishes, cladding, doors, fire strategy, and tie-ins to existing infrastructure
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures and quality assurance processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (or HNC/HND with significant experience)
• Proven experience in design liaison roles within complex construction environments
• Strong communication and coordination skills across engineering and site teams

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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