Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer - UK Nuclear New Build

Morson Talent; Shurton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer - Hinkley 'C' Nuclear Power Station project

Location: Hinkley 'C' site near Bridgwater, Somerset (3 days/week in the office, with the rest worked from home)

Salary: £40000 - £70000 + excellent benefits

Start: April 2025 onwards

An exciting opportunity exists for Civil Engineers specialising in the design and analysis of large concrete and/or structures, as well as knowledge of relevant Eurocodes, to work in support of EDF's Hinkley 'C' nuclear power station construction project.

The position will be based at the Hinkley 'C' site 3 days/week, with the remainder worked from home.

Whilst previous nuclear industry experience would be useful, this is not essential - prior experience in the design and analysis of other large structures (in particular regulated industry experience) would be acceptable.

Main Activities

1. Producing technical specific documents such as handover reports or hypothesis notes
2. Responsibility of raising and following up on technical open points
3. Supporting the civil building lead for the resolution of transverse/complex technical open points and contract engineering lead in coordination with L3 civil designer and other stakeholders for producing the design
4. Supporting the contract engineering lead for the preparation of progress reports for the Client Project Manager and alerts of any technical risks to the program and supporting the contract engineering lead for reviewing technical proposals for variations

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

1. Good concrete and/or steel structures design and analysis experience
2. Engineering design office experience, particularly in the design of large structures
3. Experience in detailed design
4. Good communication skills
5. Prior nuclear industry experience would be advantageous, though experience gained in other industries, particularly regulated heavy industries, would be acceptable.

For the right candidate, our client can offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, combined with the opportunity to work for a highly respected company at the forefront of the UK nuclear new build industry offering outstanding prospects for future career development and advancement.