At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative engineering projects to refurbish critical nuclear infrastructure.
- Company: Join a leading team at one of the UK's most important nuclear sites.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and long-term contract stability.
- Other info: Collaborate with top professionals and influence key engineering decisions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital infrastructure that will last for decades.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in engineering design, preferably in nuclear environments.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 45 £ per hour.
Senior Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Designer required for a long-term contract in Cumbria with hybrid working (1-2 days per week at Westlakes). Security clearance is required.
Help shape the future of one of the UK's most important nuclear sites. This role involves working on a project that will safeguard critical infrastructure for decades to come, specifically supporting the refurbishment of Building B314.
The Opportunity
You will play a key role in delivering the feasibility study and option development for the refurbishment of the B314 building envelope, including roof remediation works designed to extend the operational life of this essential facility.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and contribute to the feasibility study for the B314 Roof Refurbishment project.
- Develop engineering options aligned with the Outline Requirements Specification.
- Deliver complex Civil, Structural & Architectural engineering work packages.
- Produce innovative, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across project teams.
- Support and mentor engineers while promoting engineering excellence.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs and technical assurance activities.
- Ensure compliance with company Quality Management Systems, industry standards and nuclear safety requirements.
- Manage technical aspects of engineering delivery from concept through feasibility.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years' engineering design experience.
- At least 5 years working within a highly regulated industry, ideally including 3+ years in nuclear.
- Experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
- Strong Civil, Structural & Architectural engineering background.
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and manage complex work packages.
- Experience participating in design reviews, HAZOPs and technical assurance processes.
- Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, standards and safety legislation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting wider engineering teams.
Qualifications
- Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil, Structural, Architectural or related Engineering discipline.
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in Engineering or a relevant Scientific discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership).
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
Security Requirements
Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS Clearance (minimum to start) and P1 or P4 Pass. Sellafield Clearance SC Clearance is desirable (or ability to obtain).
Working Pattern
Hybrid working 1-2 days per week at Westlakes, Cumbria. Site attendance as required throughout the project.
Why Join This Project?
- Work on one of the UK's highest-profile nuclear infrastructure programmes.
- Influence engineering decisions from the earliest feasibility stages.
- Long-term contract offering stability.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Competitive £41-£45 per hour (Inside IR35).
- Collaborate with industry-leading engineering professionals on nationally significant projects.
If you're a Senior CSA Designer with experience delivering engineering solutions in highly regulated environments and you're looking for your next long-term contract, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Details:
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
