Senior Structural Engineer
Warrington, Didcot or Glasgow
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits
Description of the assignment
The Senior Engineer is fundamentally a hands-on analysis and design-based role within the Civil Structural department, and typically on steel and reinforced concrete structures.
They would be expected to be capable to lead on day-to-day developments of the design through the design process, working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary project team.
The Senior Engineer also has a shared managerial responsibility in respect of supporting and developing Graduates, Apprentices and/or Designers in the team.
Reports to
Principal Engineer.
Key Accountabilities
* Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process, such as: Basis of Design reports, technical specifications, risk assessments, method statements, technical files and other documentation required by safety legislation and procedures.
* Preparation and review of optioneering studies.
* Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications.
* Prepare supporting design calculations and analysis to substantiate design.
* Checking bespoke design calculations.
* Contribution to design reviews.
Profile
Occupational Skills and Knowledge
· A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree with circa. 10+ years’ work experience in structural design consultancy.
Duties and Requirements
Essential
* Strong understanding of the fundamentals of structural engineering discipline, including safety legislation and statutory regulations.
* Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel and a good understanding of design in other construction materials.
* Experience and ability in the analysis of structural frames and members using proprietary software packages (e.g. STAAD, Autodesk ROBOT).
* Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising on safety and quality.
* A strong team player, with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
* Nuclear experience or experience from within a highly regulated industry,
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays.
* Experience of supervision.
* Bridge Design experience to Eurocode standards.
Employee Staff Benefits:
* Hybrid and agile working policies.
* 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance.
* Private Medical Scheme*.
* Employee Share Scheme.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
* 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service).
* Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year.
* 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP).
* In partnership with trade unions.
* Personal Development & Further Education Support.
* Long Service & Recognition Awards.
* Free Employee Assistance Programme.
*After 1 year of service.
Why us?
Why Nuvia
Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.