Senior Designer - Civil & Structures - AXIOM

Principal CS&A Designer Westlakes, Cumbria (Hybrid - 1-2 Days On Site) £41-£45 per hour (Inside IR35) Long-Term Contract Design the Future of Nuclear Infrastructure We're looking for an experienced Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Designer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting a major nuclear programme in Cumbria. This role sits within the Analytical Services Portfolio, where you'll provide technical CS&A design support across a variety of multidisciplinary projects. Working on both new and existing facilities, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality engineering designs from concept through to detailed design, helping deliver essential infrastructure within one of the UK's most highly regulated environments. The Role As Principal CS&A Designer, you will: Produce high-quality civil and structural engineering designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Deliver design solutions from concept, preliminary and detailed stages through to implementation. Support multidisciplinary engineering teams across a range of analytical services projects. Review project documentation to ensure compliance with standards, procedures and best practice. Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to develop practical, buildable design solutions. Ensure designs meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced CS&A Designer with a strong background delivering engineering design within highly regulated industries. You'll ideally have: Around 5 years' experience in civil and structural design. Proven experience producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects, ideally within nuclear, defence or other highly regulated sectors. Knowledge of engineering design principles and lifecycle design. Understanding of British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant engineering legislation. Experience with reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, drainage and earthworks design. Familiarity with nuclear industry standards and document management systems. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Experience Experience using Gimage or similar design/document management systems. Previous work supporting brownfield or asset care projects. Understanding of the requirements for working within licensed nuclear facilities. Security Requirements Candidates should be eligible to obtain: BPSS Clearance Sellafield Site Clearance (SC desirable) P4 Pass (required before commencing project work) Why Apply? Competitive £41-£45/hour Inside IR35 Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week on site at Westlakes, Cumbria Long-term contract on a high-profile nuclear programme Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Excellent opportunity to further develop your career in the UK nuclear sector If you're an experienced Principal CS&A Designer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion