Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer

Milton Park, Oxfordshire

45,000 - 58,000 DOE

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.

Reporting to

Principal Engineer.

Key Accountabilities for a Senior Structural Engineer

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 to substantiate design Contribution to design reviews Preparation of technical specifications Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

Duties and Requirements for a Senior Structural Engineer

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 overnight stays overs occasionally Experience of supervision. Bridge Design experience to Eurocode standards.

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree with circa. 10+ years' work experience in structural design consultancy.

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.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

As a subsidiary of VINCI construction, Nuvia 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.


NUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe integre de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulierement l'entite nucleaire du Groupe VINCI et est implique dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucleaires, du New Build au demantelement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation. NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salaries dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque annee. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.