Senior CS&A Engineer

We are looking for Senior CS&A Engineers (Structural) to be based 3 days a week at Hinton House, Warrington on a contract basis. The Senior CS&A Engineer (Structural) is responsible for the delivery of structural engineering outputs within their assigned scope of work. Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and have not worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Senior CS&A Engineer (Structural) is responsible for the delivery of structural engineering outputs within their assigned scope of work.
• Operating in accordance with the Sellafield Ltd Roles, Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Authorities (R2A2) for Design Engineer (ED23), the Senior CS&A Engineer applies sound structural engineering judgement to develop, check, and deliver safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose civil and structural engineering solutions.
• The role operates with a high degree of autonomy within defined scope and is responsible for the technical checking and verification of structural engineering documents and drawings in accordance with applicable governance arrangements.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrable experience delivering structural engineering design within a regulated or complex engineering environment.
• Experience developing and checking structural engineering deliverables in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience undertaking structural analysis, assessment, and verification of new and existing structures.
• Experience applying relevant codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes, BS standards, nuclear-specific standards where applicable).
• Experience assessing structural integrity, load paths, stability, and serviceability considerations.
• Experience identifying, recording, and managing technical risks, assumptions, and constraints.
• Experience supporting design reviews, independent checking, and technical assurance processes.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams and interfacing with other disciplines (e.g. mechanical, EC&I, project management).
• Demonstrated commitment to nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Relevant structural engineering experience commensurate with a senior engineer role.
• Ability to meet role-specific security clearance and site access requirements.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience delivering structural engineering in a nuclear or safety-critical environment.
• Experience in structural assessment of existing assets, including ageing infrastructure and modification works.
• Experience supporting safety case development through structural substantiation and justification.
• Experience across multiple stages of the engineering lifecycle (concept, optioneering, detailed design, construction support).
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to junior engineers or designers.
• Familiarity with Sellafield engineering governance and gated processes.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE, IStructE) or working towards.
• Postgraduate qualification in Structural Engineering (desirable but not essential).
• Formal training in nuclear safety, structural integrity, or finite element analysis tools.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Senior CS&A Engineer (Structural) will operate in accordance with the Sellafield Ltd R2A2 for Design Engineer (ED23). The role operates within delegated technical authority and does not hold Design Lead or Responsible Engineer accountability unless formally appointed. Engineering outputs will be subject to checking, review, and approval in accordance with project and organisational governance arrangements. The role may support multiple tasks or projects concurrently and contribute across different stages of the engineering lifecycle.