Job Description
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - NUCLEAR ENERGY
Shape the future of nuclear infrastructure by leading safety-critical engineering on projects that truly matter.
This is a senior role for an experienced structural engineer who wants to operate at technical authority level while driving meaningful outcomes in a highly regulated, purpose-led sector. You will lead complex engineering delivery, influence standards and strategy, and mentor the next generation of engineers.
Working across major nuclear programmes, you will combine deep technical expertise with leadership, client engagement and innovation. With flexible working at its core and long-term project pipelines, this role offers both professional challenge and stability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major nuclear projects.
2. Lead civil and structural engineering strategy, standards and best practice.
3. Direct project delivery from bid stage through design to construction.
4. Take full accountability for cost, schedule and quality of complex packages.
5. Provide technical leadership and governance for safety-critical systems.
6. Oversee safety case inputs including SFRs, SDMSs and Design Substantiation Reports.
7. Review and approve detailed design deliverables and technical docu...