Resident 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

5/2/2025

Job details

Job category

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Job title

Resident Engineer

Contract type

Fixed-term contract

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Duration of the contract

44 weeks

Description of the assignment

Position – Resident Engineer

 

Location – Devonport Royal Dockyard (onsite role minimum 3 days per week)

 

Hybrid – 3 days on site and 2 days remote

 

Arrangement – Contract, Inside IR35, Up to £70/ph

 

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 transferrable.

 

Ensure the delivery of site Quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex.  Primary focus will be Civils and M&E activity.  You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day to day planning matters.

 

You will assist the construction and Project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues/ Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales.

 

You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of works and Change requests.

 

You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans.

Profile

Experience:

 

  • You should be degree qualified and or Charted in a relevant discipline.
  • You must have safely executed relevant Construction works in the past and have an understanding of the Nuclear industry and the impact of works against an extant safety case.  
  • You shall have awareness of CDM, construction practices and health and safety legislation.
  • You should have experience delivering within the nuclear licenced site boundary.
  • You should be able to demonstrate effective stakeholder management and understands the importance of integrated team delivery. Experience in delivering NEC contract.

 

Relevant Experience:

 

  • Someone to oversee installation and commissioning process
  • Background in Civil or structural engineering
  • If worked in consultancy before but are designers that would be useful for peer reviewing calculations
  • Worked in high safety consequence enviro - railway, bridge engineering, heavy civils - concrete structures

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.

 

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.

 

Applicant criteria

Minimum education required

Bachelor's degree

Job location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England, South West

YES=Do not include address NO=Include the address

No

Address

Plymouth