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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.
