Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Permanent Hybrid

Warrington / Oxfordshire / Glasgow

Description of the assignment

The Senior Engineer is fundamentally a hands-on analysis and design-based role within the Civil Structural department, and typically on steel and reinforced concrete structures.

They would be expected to be capable to lead on day-to-day developments of the design through the design process, working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary project team.

The Senior Engineer also has a shared managerial responsibility in respect of supporting and developing Graduates, Apprentices and/or Designers in the team.

Reports to

Principal Engineer.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process, such as: Basis of Design reports, technical specifications, risk assessments, method statements, technical files and other documentation required by safety legislation and procedures.
• Preparation and review of optioneering studies.
• Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications.
• Prepare supporting design calculations and analysis to substantiate design.
• Checking bespoke design calculations.
• Contribution to design reviews.

Profile

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

• A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree with circa. 10+ years’ work experience in structural design consultancy.

Duties and Requirements

Essential

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of structural engineering discipline, including safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel and a good understanding of design in other construction materials.
• Experience and ability in the analysis of structural frames and members using proprietary software packages (e.g. STAAD, Autodesk ROBOT).
• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising on safety and quality.
• A strong team player, with good organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Nuclear experience or experience from within a highly regulated industry,
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays.

• Experience of supervision.
• Bridge Design experience to Eurocode standards.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• Hybrid and agile working policies.
• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Scheme*.
• Employee Share Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
• 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.
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP).
• In partnership with trade unions.
• Personal Development & Further Education Support.
• Long Service & Recognition Awards.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.

*After 1 year of service.

Why us?

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.