Structural Engineer - Steelwork

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking motivated Structural Engineers to contribute to major infrastructure projects in Newport, Wales. You will play a vital role in the design and engineering of steel structures for Nuclear projects, joining a dynamic team and benefiting from various perks including training opportunities and insurance.

Benefits

Private medical & dental insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development

Enhanced company sick pay

Travel & Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant engineering field.
• Senior/principal level experience in Steel Structures required.
• Chartership or working towards it is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage design of steelwork structures per Nuclear Standards.
• Prepare design drawings and models with CAD designers.
• Write technical documents to support project delivery.

Skills

Design of steelwork structures

Mentoring junior engineers

Engineering qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical engineering

Significant qualifications in Engineering field

Tools

Robot

Rstab

STAAD Pro

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Structural Engineer - Steelwork, newport, wales

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Location:

newport, wales, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you have the energy to transform?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in over 30 countries and employing over 3500 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Structural Engineers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Job Summary

The Structural Engineer Consultant is responsible for carrying out Structural and Steelwork engineering support for Energy projects from conception to completion. They are involved in different phases of the projects: from basic design to site design modification.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Civil Engineering team, the Consultant responsibilities are:

• Managing or participating to the design of steelwork structures ensuring compliance with Civil and Mechanical Nuclear Standards
• Working with CAD designers in the preparation of the design drawings and models
• Controlling the calculation notes, analytical models and design drawings
• Maintaining company and customer’s QA procedures in the delivery of the civil design of a nuclear reactor site
• Managing engineering changes liaising with concrete structures, pipes, electrical, and ventilation interfaces design management teams
• Liaising with the stakeholders of the projects (for example design offices, construction teams, project management)
• Writing related technical documents to support delivery
• Participating in technical communities to support the development of other Vulcain staff

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
• In the absence of a master’s degree in engineering, significant qualifications in an Engineering field with necessary work experience
• Senior/principal level of experience in the detailed design of Steel Structures
• Chartership status or actively undergoing the process of attaining Chartership through a recognised international body will be highly considered when assessing candidates
• Projects dealing with material interfaces
• Projects in high-hazard industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Energy, Heavy process Industry or Bridge
• On-site design support is a plus.
• Previous experience in mentoring junior engineers
• Robot / Rstab / STAAD Pro (or similar software)
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Travel & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program

*Salary dependent on experience*

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.