Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer Back to jobs# Senior Structural Engineer Location Croft , Cheshire, North West, England Salary Dependent  on experience. Inside IR35.Contract Type Contract Work  Type Full Time Posted on4 Jun 2026

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Engineer to support nuclear decommissioning projects in Warrington. This role is ideal for engineers with proven structural engineering experience on regulated or complex projects. It’s a hybrid contract position (3 days in the office) with the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that demand technical excellence and compliance.

** Rate
* * Inside IR35 – Competitive contract rates     
** Location and Working Pattern
*** Based in Warrington
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, remainder remote
* Contract role:
Initial 12 months
** Client Overview
** Our client operates within the nuclear sector, delivering essential engineering support to complex decommissioning projects. They are committed to safety, technical integrity, and sustainable delivery.

** Responsibilities
* ** Deliver structural engineering design and analysis within allocated project scope
* Apply engineering judgement to produce safe, compliant civil and structural solutions
* Check, verify, and approve structural engineering deliverables in line with governance standards
* Undertake structural assessments, analysis, and verification of new and existing structures
* Apply relevant codes and standards, including Eurocodes and British Standards
* Support technical assurance, design reviews, and independent checking processes
* Identify and manage technical risks, assumptions, and constraints
* Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and interface with other engineering disciplines
** Must-have Requirements
*** Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Demonstrable structural engineering design experience in a regulated or complex environment
* Experience developing and checking deliverables to applicable standards and specifications
* Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, and nuclear or safety-critical engineering practices
* Ability to conduct structural integrity assessment, load path analysis, and serviceability checks
* Understanding of governance, risk management, and technical assurance processes
* Eligible for required security clearance and site access
** Nice-to-have Skills
*** Experience with in nuclear or other safety-critical environments
* Familiarity with ageing infrastructure assessment and modification works
* Experience supporting safety case development through structural substantiation
* Exposure to multiple engineering lifecycle stages (concept to construction support)
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards
* Knowledge of Sellafield governance and gated processes
** Apply Now
** If you have the expertise to deliver structural engineering solutions within a regulated environment, apply today to join this high-profile contract assignment.
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