Lead Civil & Structural Engineer, Nuclear Projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of civil and structural engineering designs and solutions across the full project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to construction.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and design justifications for safety-critical systems.
• Oversight, verification and preparation of safety case inputs, such as Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs), Structural Design Method Statements (SDMSs) and Design Substantiation Reports (DSR).
• Oversight, verification and preparation of Interpretive Reports, Basis of Design, Analysis Reports, Calculations, CDM documentation, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work, and Technical Reports.
• Perform analysis and/or design tasks as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment.
• Work with international Small and Advanced Modular Reactor developers to pass through the Office of Nuclear Regulation’s Licensing process.
• Manage and check deliverables from junior engineers to ensure compliance and quality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Interface with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders on technical matters.
• Ensure designs meet nuclear safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.
• Support project planning, cost estimating, and risk management activities.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.
• Build and maintain valuable relationships with clients, partners and peers.

• MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in civil engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Chartered or near Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body (we will support you).
• An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries).
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, design tools and relevant guidelines, standards and practices (in particular American standards ACI, ASCE and AISC).
• Ability to simplify complex problems.
• Experience using finite element modelling software and associated post processing software, with experience in validation and verification of modelling tools and their outputs.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practice.
• Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment.
• UK Nuclear Licensing and Generic Design Assessment process experience is desirable.
• Experience in producing and checking high-quality technical deliverables.
• Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress.
• Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Committed to Continuous Professional Development.