Principal Civil Structural Engineer

Job Description Overview

Are you an experienced Principal Civil Structural Engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership and mentoring? Do you feel energised by guiding teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the growth of complex projects within the nuclear industry? We are looking for Principal Civil Structural Engineers to join our growing team in Epsom. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering major new-build nuclear programmes such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) initiatives, and future fusion technologies.

You'll contribute as both a technical and people leader overseeing multidisciplinary projects, engaging with clients, supporting team development, and contributing to securing future work. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working on projects that help shape a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Apply your expertise in the analysis and design of nuclear safety-related structures, or in the assessment of existing nuclear facilities.

Collaborate with safety case, internal hazard, and external hazard specialists to support the development and substantiation of safety functional requirements.

Lead multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring high-quality delivery that aligns with timelines and client expectations.

Guide and mentor teams, supporting the development of engineers while providing technical oversight in a collaborative environment.

Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, understanding their needs and delivering effective, thoughtful engineering solutions.

Contribute to the strategic growth of the business, including bid development, securing new work, and expanding client partnerships.

Balance technical depth with leadership responsibilities, helping shape both project outcomes and team capability.

We take a strengths-based approach, recognizing that experienced professionals bring a unique combination of expertise, leadership style, and perspective. You may find that many of the following resonate with you:

You are a Chartered Engineer (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent), with a strong foundation in civil or structural engineering.

You enjoy leading and developing others, creating an environment where teams feel supported, motivated, and enabled to deliver their best work.

You bring deep technical experience within the nuclear sector, particularly in structural design, assessment, and safety-related engineering.

You feel confident collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, including safety case and hazard specialists, to deliver integrated and high-quality solutions.

You have a strategic mindset and enjoy contributing to business growth through client engagement, bid development, and identifying new opportunities.

You approach complex challenges with clarity and creativity, translating them into practical, proportionate, and effective engineering solutions.

You value building strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, contributing to long-term partnerships.

You are motivated by shaping the future of the UK's nuclear energy sector and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling…