Principal Civil Engineer (Nuclear)

WSP
United Kingdom
Full timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Analytical","Problem-solving","Technical report writing","Design risk management"]

Lead the technical delivery of civil engineering work across UK nuclear programmes, including nuclear new build, asset management, decommissioning and advanced reactor technologies (SMR & AMR). Define civil solutions for site development, roads, drainage, earthworks, utility networks and reinforced concrete/steel structures. Provide technical leadership and assurance, run feasibility and concept design activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and oversee calculations, reports, design risk assessments and CDM-related health and safety documentation.

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Principal Civil Engineer (Nuclear)

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Job Summary

Lead the technical delivery of civil engineering work across UK nuclear programmes, including nuclear new build, asset management, decommissioning and advanced reactor technologies (SMR & AMR). Define civil solutions for site development, roads, drainage, earthworks, utility networks and reinforced concrete/steel structures. Provide technical leadership and assurance, run feasibility and concept design activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and oversee calculations, reports, design risk assessments and CDM-related health and safety documentation.
Location: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead technical delivery of civil engineering projects and multidisciplinary workstreams across nuclear programmes, including nuclear new build, asset management, decommissioning and defence.
  • •Define civil engineering solutions for site development, roads and access infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, utility networks, and reinforced concrete and steel structures.
  • •Provide technical leadership and assurance to ensure designs meet client requirements, relevant standards, quality expectations and regulatory obligations.
  • •Lead feasibility studies, optioneering, site assessments and concept design activities, and resolve complex technical challenges with guidance to project teams and clients.
  • •Oversee calculations, specifications, technical reports, design risk assessments and health and safety documentation, and coordinate civil requirements across engineering disciplines.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
  • •Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE).
  • •Experience delivering civil engineering projects across the nuclear asset lifecycle, including new build, operations, asset care/maintenance, life extension, decommissioning and waste management, with knowledge of UK nuclear programmes and SMRs/AMRs.
  • •Experience leading design and delivery of civil solutions covering site development, earthworks, drainage, highways, utilities and reinforced concrete structures.
  • •Strong understanding of relevant design codes and standards (including British Standards, Eurocodes and nuclear-specific standards) and leading feasibility/option studies, concept and detailed design.
Experience:NuclearSMRAMR
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipAnalyticalProblem-solvingTechnical report writingDesign risk management
Certifications:CEngMICE
Tech Stack:British StandardsEurocodesCDM Regulations

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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