Senior Structural Engineer
Type: Permanent
Description of the assignment
Senior Engineers form the core of the engineering department and are responsible for executing daily design tasks throughout the design process.
The Senior Engineer role is primarily hands-on, focusing on analysis and design within the Civil and Structural department, often collaborating with other engineering disciplines in the project team.
This position also involves shared managerial responsibilities for Graduates, Apprentices, and/or Designers as needed.
Applicants must demonstrate functions above those of a Design Engineer to be considered.
Reports to
Principal Engineer
Key Accountabilities
1. Prepare design documentation, including technical specifications, risk assessments, method statements, technical files, and other safety-related documentation.
2. Review and develop optioneering studies.
3. Create designs that meet technical specifications.
4. Support design calculations to substantiate designs.
5. Check bespoke design calculations.
6. Document Basis of Design, substantiation reports, and perform hands-on analysis.
7. Participate in design reviews.
8. Draft technical specifications and safety documentation.
Profile
Occupational Skills and Knowledge
Recognized Engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or Degree.
Duties and Requirements
Essential
* Uphold a strong safety culture at Nuvia.
* Solid understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, safety legislation, and regulations.
* Experience in designing Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel structures.
* Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD, Autodesk ROBOT).
* Proven competence in a design delivery role.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Strong team player with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
* Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries.
* Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
* Supervisory experience.
Employee Staff Benefits
* Hybrid and agile working policies.
* 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance.
* Private Medical Scheme*.
* Employee Share Scheme.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Electric Vehicles, Technology, Cycle to Work).
* Holiday entitlement: 25 days, increasing to 28 after 5 years, 31 after 10 years.
* Option to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave.
* 18 weeks full maternity pay* (+21 weeks SMP).
* Partnership with trade unions.
* Support for Personal Development & Further Education.
* Long Service & Recognition Awards.
* Free Employee Assistance Programme.
*After 1 year of service.
Why us?
Why Nuvia?
Nuvia, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong track record at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
We are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, fostering a culture of continuous development for our people.
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