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