Position – Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Location – Plymouth /Bristol

Travel – Required at the office in Bristol or Plymouth 2/3 days per week and 2/3 days remote.

Arrangement – Contract/Staffed

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

To assist the Discipline Lead in delivery of the structural engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Responsible for managing the technical deliverables of the structural engineering packages in line with the planned deliverables agreed by the Discipline Lead. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit.

Essential Experience and Qualifications for a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer:

• Sole British national

•  Ideally Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear and/or marine system knowledge.

•  Ideally a grounding in Seismic design.

• Design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant seismic codes for satisfying Nuclear Safety Functions; experience in dock structures preferred.

• Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings.

• Knowledge of building services design and installation

• Knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings.

• Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to post and project requirements.

• Sound understanding of company and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety, Design and quality

• The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle

• Provide advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design

• Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements

• Sound project specification, planning, project management and budgeting experience

• Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures.

• Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications

• Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities

Education requirements for a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer:

• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.

• Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council or working towards chartership.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance

• Private Medical Scheme*

• Employee Share Scheme

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work

• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)

• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year

• In partnership with trade unions

• Personal Development & Further Education Support

• Long Service & Recognition Awards

• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.