Principal CS&A Engineer

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Urenco is a global leader in the production of low-carbon energy, playing a critical role in delivering secure, reliable nuclear fuel solutions worldwide. We are focused on enabling the sustainable generation of electricity for customers around the world while operating to the highest environmental, social, and regulatory standards.

In addition, as part of a strategically important industry, Urenco is now required to support the UK Government in exploring options to re-establish nuclear fuel capabilities to produce reactor fuel for defence purposes.

To support this new project, we are seeking a Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Engineer to join our Capenhurst/Birchwood site. In this role, you will work within our Government Services function as a key interface between site teams and Group stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery across complex programmes.

At Urenco, we're committed to helping you be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all, of what we're looking for, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and offer market-leading training, development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

As a Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Engineer, you will lead a team of highly skilled engineers, providing technical leadership, design oversight, and engineering expertise across major capital programmes. You will support the delivery of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and ensure designs are developed in line with Urenco standards, customer requirements, and industry best practice. You will play a key role in guiding design development, supporting project delivery, acting as an intelligent customer for suppliers and contractors, and ensuring civil, structural, and architectural solutions are safe, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

• Lead and manage a team of Civil, Structural & Architectural engineers.
• Develop and deliver FEED packages, including Conceptual and Basic Design activities.
• Ensure designs are aligned with Urenco standards, customer requirements, and engineering best practice.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the design development process.

• Provide engineering support throughout project execution.
• Review and oversee detailed design activities, including supplier and contractor outputs.
• Support the review and approval of design deviations, concessions, and FAT/SAT activities.
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support the development, training, and mentoring of engineers within the CS&A discipline.
• Ensure engineers maintain Suitable Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) status.
• Contribute to the development of engineering processes, procedures, and standards.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the wider engineering community.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and learning-from-experience approach.
• Ensure designs are technically robust, compliant, and fit for purpose.
• Anticipate future business requirements and support the implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Urenco's engineering and design assurance processes.

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualifications or training in a relevant discipline are desirable.

• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering major plant or infrastructure projects.
• Proven…