Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location:

Bristol / UK-based (Supporting Nuclear New Build Programmes)

Job Type: Full-time

Security Clearance: UK Background Check / Vetting Required (Visa Sponsorship is Available)

About the Client:

Our client is a premier nuclear engineering and technical services partner supporting major energy, defence, and civil infrastructure programmes across the UK. Known for delivering high-integrity engineering, radiation protection, and technical safety solutions, they work in close partnership with Tier 1 nuclear developers and engineering design authorities to deliver complex new-build energy infrastructure.

Engineers joining the team benefit from technical autonomy, direct involvement in flagship nuclear programmes, continuous professional development, and competitive remuneration packages.

About the Opportunity:

This senior-level opportunity supports EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) on the Sizewell C (SZC) replication strategy for the main civil contract (SZ2201). The focus of this scope is on PTLS (Pools, Tanks, Liners, and Sumps)-critical civil structures and embedded metallic components for the Nuclear Island.

The objective is to leverage lessons learned and design maturity achieved on Hinkley Point C (HPC) to ensure robust technical governance, efficient tendering, and effective contract execution for SZC. Applications are invited for two key functions: PTLS Technical Leads (3 roles) and a Contract Engineering Lead (1 role).

Key Responsibilities:

PTLS Technical Leads (3 Positions)

Technical Governance:
Provide technical oversight for assigned PTLS scopes, acting as a technical authority across nuclear civil structures, embedded plates/liners, sumps, and pools.

Deliverable Approval:
Review, assess, and approve contractor technical deliverables, design packages, and construction sequencing.

Tender & Supplier Support:
Assist in tender evaluations, supplier capability assessments, and the review of manufacturing/fabrication methodologies.

Site & Manufacturing Support:
Resolve technical queries (TQs), design changes, and non-conformances during component fabrication, welding, and site installation.

HPC Replication:
Actively promote HPC lessons learned, design replication strategies, and continuous improvement across the SZC PTLS scope.

Contract Engineering Lead (1 Position)

Primary Focal Point:
Act as the main technical and contractual bridge between EPRE, Tier 1 suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Contract Coordination:
Lead overall coordination for PTLS contract delivery, managing execution risks, commercial interfaces, and project governance.

Reporting & Management:
Oversee technical review workflows, supplier performance tracking, and executive management reporting.

Procurement Integration:
Provide high-level technical support to procurement teams, contract administration, and supplier management processes.

Candidate Profile:

Requirements & Experience (PTLS Technical Leads)

Experience Range:
Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience within heavy industrial or nuclear environments.

PTLS Systems Domain Knowledge:
Proven hands-on design, manufacturing oversight, or construction experience with Pools, Tanks, Liners, and Sumps (PTLS) systems and embedded metallic components.

Fabrication & Welding:
Strong understanding of nuclear-grade fabrication, welding methodologies, and NDT/quality assurance frameworks.

Nuclear Technology:
Experience on nuclear projects (preferably EPR technology such as HPC) is highly desirable.

Codes & Standards:
Degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Familiarity with RCC-M, RCC-CW, Eurocodes, and UK nuclear regulatory standards is advantageous.

Requirements & Experience (Contract Engineering Lead)

Education:

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Nuclear, or Process Engineering.

Experience Range:
Minimum 10 years of industrial experience with significant time spent managing major engineering/construction contracts in regulated sectors.

Nuclear Delivery:
Demonstrated track record on nuclear new-build projects (direct experience with HPC or SZC PTLS-related contracts is strongly preferred).

Supply Chain & Construction:
Deep understanding of contractor management, fabrication workflows, and site execution risks.

Strategic Mindset

Replication Expertise:
Proven ability to support the transition, adaptation, and replication of HPC designs, supply chain setups, and lessons learned for Sizewell C