Principal Civil Structural Engineer

Are you an experienced Principal Civil Structural Engineer with a strong track record in design and management within the nuclear industry? Do you thrive on leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving business growth while applying your technical expertise to deliver complex projects?

We are looking for Principal Civil Structural Engineers to join our growing team in Sheffield and Manchester. You will play a key role in delivering major new-build nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programmes and future fusion reactor technologies. As a technical and managerial leader, you will oversee multidisciplinary projects, engage with clients, develop teams, and contribute to securing future work.

You will bring demonstrable design and management experience in the nuclear sector, including line and team management, mentoring junior engineers, and the ability to support growth of our Power New Build business. If you are an established industry expert looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

Your Purpose:

You should have a proven track record and experience in several key areas including:

• Extensive experience in the analysis and design of nuclear safety related structures and/or the assessment of existing nuclear facilities.
• Consulting with safety case, external hazard and internal hazard personnel on the development and substantiation of safety functional requirements.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Managing and mentoring multiple team members, developing junior engineers, and providing technical oversight.
• Client and stakeholder engagement, understanding their needs and delivering innovative solutions.
• Strategic business development, including writing bids, securing new work, and expanding client relationships.

What You Can Bring:

• A chartered status with a recognised civil or structural engineering institution (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent).
• A passion for leading and inspiring teams while fostering technical excellence.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence clients, develop business opportunities, and secure projects.
• The ability to think innovatively, simplify complex problems, and deliver practical, proportionate solutions.
• Enthusiasm for supporting and shaping the future of the UK's nuclear energy sector.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.