Senior Structural Engineer

Permanent

£45,000 - £55,000

Description of the assignment

Senior Civil Structural & Architectural Engineers make up the body of the engineering department and are responsible for carrying out the day-to-day developments of the design through the design process.

The Senior Civil Structural & Architectural Engineer is fundamentally a hands-on analysis and design-based role within the C&S department that generally includes interfacing with other engineering disciplines in the project design team.

The Senior Civil Structural & Architectural Engineer also has a shared managerial responsibility in respect of Graduates, Apprentices and/or Designers in the team as and when required to do so.

To be considered for the Senior Civil Structural & Architectural Engineer position the applicant must be delivering functions above that of a Design Engineer.

Reports to

Principal Engineer.

Key Accountabilities

Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process, such as technical specifications, risk assessments, method statements, technical files and other documentation required by safety legislation and procedures.

Preparation and review of optioneering studies.

Authoring and management of designs and to satisfy technical specifications including Basis of Design documentation, substantiation reports and hands-on design analysis.

Checking of bespoke design calculations.

Contribution to design reviews

Profile

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

· A recognised Engineering Certificate such as Degree / HNC / HND

Duties and Requirements

Essential

Uphold the excellent safety culture at Nuvia

Strong understanding of the fundamentals of structural engineering discipline, including safety legislation and statutory regulations.

Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.

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.,

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 overnight stays overs occasionally.

Experience of supervision.

Employee Staff Benefits:

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme*

Employee Share Scheme

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

Cycle to Work Scheme

Personal Development & Further Education Support

Long Service & Recognition Awards

Fantastic Employee Discounts

Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Why us?

Why Nuvia

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.