A vacancy has arisen within the Reactors engineering team for Senior Engineer Civil. The purpose of this post is to manage and deliver the engineering process. The job holder will provide technical oversight and engineering quality.
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A Senior Civil Engineer position has arisen in the Reactors programme engineering team. This position will support a wide range of projects currently ongoing and new projects coming on stream.
The near-term Reactors programme includes new build projects, continued operation of existing facilities and upgrades to support decommissioning works, all of which will require Civil support. The successful candidates will work within a multidisciplinary team to support these activities, both contributing directly to activities and leading other engineers when appropriate.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have proven knowledge and experience in the delivery of civil projects and providing support as required. Due to the variety of work in Reactors, knowledge and experience of structural engineering would also be beneficial for the role although not essential. You will be fluent in the engineering processes used at the Dounreay site and be able to operate at all stages of the engineering lifecycle from initial requirement capture through to operational support. Experience in Design Authority and Intelligent Customer roles is also desirable.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Control and develop technical engineering strategies, plans and procedures
Develop and execute an engineering and safety case delivery strategy, optimising plans to respond to changes when necessary
Apply health, safety, environmental and waste management processes with engineering activities taking advice where necessary from appropriate specialists
Validate the completion of activities to ensure compliance with procedures, legislation and quality standards
Liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders on specific projects
Design and evaluate the technical governance of projects
Undertake project governance roles as required
Establish and maintain Design Authority arrangements
Identify resource requirements to deliver engineering tasks
Develop an effective technical organisation to manage fit for purpose engineering design and safety project delivery in support of the Site Performance Plan
Manage the preparation, approval and issue of technical specifications
Support the project in the delivery of projects/programmes of work and sanction approvals
Identify, validate and approve engineering solutions for projects
Perform the responsibilities of Authorisations relevant to post
Manage Dounreay staff as a Line Manager
Aptitudes And Experience
Degree in engineering or equivalent
Civil engineering experience
In-depth knowledge of relevant EuroCodes
Working knowledge of historical design standards (e.g. permissible stress design) desirable
Working knowledge of dynamic load assessment, such as wind, snow and seismic
Chartered with ICE or IstructE or working towards it
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Post specific capability analysis assessment
Interviews To Be Held
Week commencing Monday 30 March 2026
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process please contact at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.