Description Following a number of project and long term framework wins in the Nuclear industry, including Urenco HALEUF, Urenco PDP, Sellafield IDP and Trawsfynydd Height Reduction, we are seeking a Principal Civil and Structural Engineer to lead on the delivery of these challenging projects for our clients at all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead and manage design teams, focusing on feasibility studies, reference designs, detailed designs and providing site design support for project work at nuclear licenced sites. This role presents an exciting and challenging opportunity within the wider growing team of over 130 Civil and Structural Engineers and Designers. This is a hybrid role, with the office located in Manchester, requiring typical attendance of a minimum of two days per week, along with occasional visits to other offices and sites. Responsibilities Working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects in the Nuclear Sector. You will be responsible for the delivery of civil and structural advice, analysis, calculations, reports and specifications. Taking responsibility for leading small projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective. Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams, other disciplines, construction personnel and stakeholders. Attendance occasionally required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings, mainly within the Northwest region. Support and guide more junior team members. Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions. Confident and authoritative in front of clients. As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities could involve: Responsibility for C&S discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers Production of high-quality C&S engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with. Preparing installation scopes of works and supporting constructability and delivery specialists Reviewing supplier’s quotations and preparing technical bid assessments More specific tasks could include: Defining client requirements Planning and delivering project tasks undertaken by the C&S team Design of new structures, assessment of historic structures, checking and approving C&S documentation from subordinates. Development of specifications and sub-contract SOWs including GI / SI contamination scopes Optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Advise and guidance on specialist discipline matters relating to nuclear sector requirements, regulations, latest technologies and industry best practice. Supporting the PM in identifying change, progress reporting, tracking of issues, risks and resolutions LI-MR1 Qualifications Essential Significant experience within the UK nuclear industry at all stages of the project lifecycle Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries. Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering Chartership with ICE or IStructE CSCS or CCNSG Ability to obtain Security Clearance - British Citizen or 5 years residency in UK Desirable Knowledge of nuclear industry standards and processes C&S elements of pumped systems, such as fire and potable water. Experience with new and historic structures, optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers. Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts Project Management experience Requirements Management experience Nuclear Industry recognised training and qualifications Currently holding Security Clearance