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Senior Civil & Structural Engineer – Nuclear
Costain Group PLC. Support delivery of nuclear industry projects across all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering within the nuclear industry, with a strong focus on design analysis, project leadership, and client communication. Capable of guiding junior engineers and delivering value engineering solutions while adhering to UK design practices and HSE requirements.
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BEng Civil EngineeringChartership With ICE or IStructENuclear Industry ExperienceProject Management ExperienceSecurity Clearance Eligibility
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Hard Skills
Design AnalysisTechnical Specification PreparationFeasibility StudiesValue Engineering SolutionsCivil and Structural Works DocumentationRisk ManagementRequirements ManagementOptioneering AssessmentsKnowledge of C&S ElementsKnowledge of Common Forms of Contracts
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipClient CommunicationCollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
BIM Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartership With ICEChartership With IStructECSCSCCNSG
Industry Keywords
Nuclear Fuel CycleUK Design Working PracticesHSE RequirementsUrenco StandardsPumped Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support delivery of nuclear industry projects across all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle
- Work with the existing design team on feasibility studies, reference designs and detailed designs
- Prepare reports, technical specifications and proposals for local and regional clients
- Lead small projects and sub-tasks from a technical perspective
- Prepare preliminary and detailed design analyses, calculations, specifications and documentation for civil and structural works
- Communicate designs to BIM teams
- Collaborate with other disciplines and construction teams
- Communicate with clients
- Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions
- Support and guide junior team members
- Work from Manchester 2–3 days per week with regular visits to a site near Chester
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering
- Chartership or Incorporated with ICE or IStructE
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance
- Proven UK experience within the nuclear industry
- Good knowledge of UK design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline
- Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and HSE requirements
- Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance
- UK National or minimum of 5 years UK Residency
- Nuclear Industry recognised training and qualifications (desirable)
- Currently holding Security Clearance (desirable)
- CSCS or CCNSG (desirable)
- Knowledge of C&S elements of pumped systems, such as fire and potable water (desirable)
- Knowledge of Urenco standards and processes (desirable)
- Experience with new and historic structures, including optioneering assessments (desirable)
- Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers (desirable)
- Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts (desirable)
- Project Management experience (desirable)
- Requirements Management experience (desirable)
- Driving required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent employment option
- Fixed-term contract option
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Regular site visits
- Professional development through nuclear industry training and qualifications (desirable)
- Support and guidance for junior team members