Technical Lead, Engineering, Structural Engineer

Overview

Our client, a prominent player in the nuclear sector, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Technical Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is based in their Bristol office three days per week, with two days working from home. Site visits and a willingness to travel are required. This position is suitable for a Senior / Principal level Engineer.

• Lead delivery and decision‑making for PTLS (Pools, Tanks, Liners, Sumps, Steelworks) scope
• Author, check, and approve technical deliverables (RFI, FCR, NCR, design documents)
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Lead technical meetings and coordinate with design offices
• Provide technical guidance and problem‑solving for construction/site issues
• Ensure adherence to QA processes, standards, and delegated authority requirements
• Manage team workload, delegation, and oversight of technical activities
• Support design gap resolution and ongoing field engineering topics
• Train more junior team members

• Strong technical expertise in civil/structural and steelwork design
• Ability to perform and understand engineering calculations (e.g., welds, anchors, structures)
• Experience with design tools (e.g., TEKLA, Navis Works, PDMS)
• Knowledge of codes and standards (e.g., EUROCODE, RCC‑M)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead teams, manage workload, and ensure quality compliance
• Experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary project environments