Senior Mechanical/Civil Engineer


Job details

General information

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.  

Publication date

5/21/2025

Job details

Job category

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Job title

Senior Mechanical/Civil Engineer

Contract type

Fixed-term contract

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

Position – Senior Mechanical/Civil Engineer

Location – Hinton House, Warrington

Travel – Required in the office 3 days per week and 2 days remote

Arrangement – Staffed/Contract

Rate – Upto £55/ph, Inside IR35 DOE

 

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

 

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

 

Senior Mechanical or Civil Engineer who’s self-motivated and can work alone on tasks without oversight.

 

They effectively will be a lone worker or part of a very small team 2-3 people working on R&D solutions and MSSS. Siloes or possible ponds experience is essential.

Profile

 

  • Support to the Technical team responsible for managing the leak within MSSS Original Building
  • Lead packages of work. Expect the candidate to work autonomously with limited support and direction (once up to speed).
  • Candidate will perform work themselves. There is potential for support to be provided ad-hoc but no additional resources can made available to support full time.

 

The role is expected to cover:

 

  • Scoping and specification of technical work
  • Leadership of specific work packages (could be internally or externally delivered)
  • NFR/report production and presentation
  • Checking and review of other team member’s work
  • Planning of future scope (e.g. transition from technical to design/projects)
  • Regulatory engagement on allocated work packages

 

 

Essential and Desirable experience for a Senior Mechanical/Civil Engineer –

 

  • Technical Assessment and Review
  • Study Delivery
  • Strategy Development
  • Technology Development / R&D
  • Plant Trials
  • Early design delivery (Study and Concept phases)
  • Project or Programme Management
  • Chartered in their discipline
  • Engineering Discipline
  • Experience in the Nuclear Industry, preferable with Sellafield MSSS and Silos.

 

 

Why us?

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.

 

Applicant criteria

Minimum education required

Bachelor's degree

Job location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England, North West

YES=Do not include address NO=Include the address

No

Address

Birchwood park warrington