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Contract

Principal Civil Structural Engineer

Matchtech
Manchester
money-bag £60 - £65/hour
Posted: 08 June 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 08 July 2026
Ref: 225221529



Lead Principal Civil & Structural Engineer (Nuclear) - Manchester (Hybrid)

Location: Manchester (hybrid - 3 days/week in office)
Sector: Nuclear (major new facility programme)
Type: Contract or Permanent

We''re recruiting a Lead Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering a major nuclear new facility programme in the North West.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead C&S discipline delivery (external works, geotechnical and structures)
  • Produce/assure design outputs: analysis, calculations, reports, specifications
  • Lead technical work packages and support planning, reporting, risk/issue management
  • Coordinate with BIM, other disciplines, construction teams and stakeholders
  • Attend site visits, design reviews and client meetings as required
  • Drive value engineering and provide technical guidance to the team

Essential:

  • Significant nuclear experience (new build preferred)
  • Proven leadership of Civil & Structural design teams
  • Strong knowledge of UK standards/legislation and HSE requirements
  • Confident, client-facing communicator

Desirable:

  • Seismic / external hazards experience in nuclear
  • Experience with optioneering, assessments (new & historic structures), requirements/project management

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