Senior CS&A Engineer

New Job Opportunity - Senior CS&A Engineer - 12 Months inside IR35 Contract - Based in Warrington

Contract: 12 Months

Rate: Negotiable

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

The Senior CS&A Engineer (Structural) is responsible for the delivery of structural engineering outputs within their assigned scope of work.

Operating in accordance with the Our Clients Roles, Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Authorities (R2A2) for Design Engineer (ED23), the Senior CS&A Engineer applies sound structural engineering judgement to develop, check, and deliver safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose civil and structural engineering solutions.

The role operates with a high degree of autonomy within defined scope and is responsible for the technical checking and verification of structural engineering documents and drawings in accordance with applicable governance arrangements.

• Demonstrable experience delivering structural engineering design within a regulated or complex engineering environment.
• Experience developing and checking structural engineering deliverables in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience undertaking structural analysis, assessment, and verification of new and existing structures.
• Experience applying relevant codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes, BS standards, nuclear-specific standards where applicable).
• Experience assessing structural integrity, load paths, stability, and serviceability considerations.
• Experience identifying, recording, and managing technical risks, assumptions, and constraints.
• Experience supporting design reviews, independent checking, and technical assurance processes.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams and interfacing with other disciplines (e.g. mechanical, EC&I, project management).
• Demonstrated commitment to nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Relevant structural engineering experience commensurate with a senior engineer role.
• Ability to meet role-specific security clearance and site access requirements.
• Experience delivering structural engineering in a nuclear or safety-critical environment.
• Experience in structural assessment of existing assets, including ageing infrastructure and modification works.
• Experience supporting safety case development through structural substantiation and justification.
• Experience across multiple stages of the engineering lifecycle (concept, optioneering, detailed design, construction support).
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to junior engineers or designers.
• Familiarity with Nuclear engineering governance and gated processes.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE, IStruct
  
  E) or working towards.
• Postgraduate qualification in Structural Engineering (desirable but not essential).
• Formal training in nuclear safety, structural integrity, or finite element analysis tools.