Description of the assignment

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

The Senior Structural 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 Structural 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

·           Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications

·           Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design

·           Contribution to design reviews

·           Preparation of technical specifications

·           Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

Profile

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

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

Duties and Requirements

Essential

·            A safety cultures

·            Knowledge of the fundamentals of structures and foundations using Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.

·            Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.

·            Knowledge and understanding of Structural steel connections and connection types.

·            Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position

·            Ability to work to tight deadlines,

·            A strong team player.

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.

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.