At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects ensuring safety and compliance in civil and structural design.
- Company: Join Assystem, a global leader in energy transition and nuclear engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work with a dynamic team committed to diversity and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of low-carbon energy through innovative engineering solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and experience in nuclear or regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. We provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle.
This role focuses on technical leadership and assurance, ensuring engineering designs and construction activities meet required standards for both onshore and marine systems.
Key Purpose
You'll lead engineering delivery, ensuring projects are safe, compliant, and aligned with stakeholder and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary engineering work packages
- Guide and support Project Engineers
- Deputise for the Engineering Manager when needed
- Work with Project Managers, consultants, and contractors
- Support design decisions & optioneering
- Develop scopes of work and define requirements
- Capture user & stakeholder requirements
- Review and approve designs, drawings, and documentation
- Ensure designs meet client standards
- Assess risk assessments, method statements & contractor plans
- Provide technical oversight during construction/deconstruction
- Oversee commissioning/decommissioning activities
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
- Liaise with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Represent the organisation in meetings and presentations
- Work closely with BIM/CAD teams
- Attend site in Helensburgh to build strong working relationships
- Support training and knowledge sharing
- Assist with project close-out activities
You'll act as the technical leader driving engineering quality and delivery, ensuring projects are well-designed, compliant, and successfully executed from concept to completion.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or related field)
- Strong civil/structural engineering knowledge
- Experience designing & assessing: Steel structures, Reinforced concrete structures
- Knowledge of British Standards & Eurocodes
- Understanding of UK nuclear regulations & best practice
- Experience across the full engineering lifecycle: Concept design, Detailed design, Construction
- Background in heavy industrial and/or maritime structures
- Experience in the UK nuclear sector (energy or defence), especially: Safety-related structures, systems & components
- Proven project engineering experience, including: Work package delivery, Site integration in regulated environments
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Ability to work independently and within teams
- Strong understanding of compliance in regulated industries
- Experience writing & reviewing technical documents (reports, calculations, drawings, specs)
- Skilled in stakeholder communication & coordination
- Basic health & safety training for site work
- Chartered Engineer status (MICE / MIStructE)
- Knowledge of: Nuclear safety cases, Safety committees / authorisation groups
They're looking for a technically strong civil/structural engineer with nuclear experience who can lead complex projects, ensure compliance, and deliver safe, high-quality engineering solutions.
Additional Information
- Staff or umbrella contract role
- SC Clearance to start
- Sole UK nationals only
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Principal Civil Engineer (Highways) in Glasgow employer: Assystem
Assystem is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Warrington that fosters innovation and collaboration among its 8,000 experts. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Assystem provides opportunities for professional development in the highly regulated nuclear engineering sector, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles. The company's inclusive culture values diverse perspectives, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in project risk management.
