Civil Structural Engineer 

Permanent // Hybrid position

Birchwood Park, Warrington

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Purpose of the job 

The Engineer is key in providing a design engineering service. The Engineer is responsible for the production of discipline specific design and engineering deliverables to support the project.   

Reports to 

Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer. 

Key Accountabilities  

• Development of designs to satisfy the technical specification. 
• Production of design deliverables throughout the design process.
• Checking and authoring of basic design calculations. 
• Contribution to design and safety reviews.
• Preparation of technical specifications, risk assessments and installation method statements. 
• Ensuring quality and timely delivery of design documentation throughout all phases of the design process,
• Compliance with safety and statutory regulations, 
• Develop cost effective technical solutions. 

Occupational Skills and Knowledge 

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience, 
• Associate membership of a discipline specific engineering institution.  

Duties and Requirements 

Essential  

• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Previous experience in the role of design in highly regulated industry,
• Demonstrable successfully delivering design solutions. 
• Good understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Proven track record within a project environment. 
• Self-motivation with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good commercial awareness. 

Desirable 

• Degree Qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline.
• Able and motivated to work towards, or already have, Incorporated and/or Chartered status with the IStructE or ICE.
• Experience in the nuclear industry.
• Management of design teams in the technical delivery of projects.
• Management of sub-contractors.
• A full UK driving licence