Senior Structural Engineer

Warrington
5 months ago
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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

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