Senior Structural Engineer

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