Overview
As Principal Civil/Structural Engineer, you will lead complex design packages for civil/structural subway systems within a regulated environment. You will work with cross‑functional teams to integrate designs and manage change control across the lifecycle. You will advise on sub-contractor designs, ensure compliance with standards, and support governance for subway projects. This role offers impact across safety, quality, and delivery in a highly regulated setting. You will contribute to shaping robust, compliant solutions that meet critical infrastructure needs.
Pay / Benefits
- 8.5% pension contribution and life assurance
- Private medical scheme
- Employee share scheme
- Salary sacrifice schemes (EV, technology, cycle to work)
- 18 weeks full maternity pay
- 25 days holiday (28 after 5 years, 31 after 10 years)
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage one or more technical design packages to ensure requirements are met
- Provide expert design guidance and review of sub-contractor designs for compliance
- Collaborate across engineering functions to integrate designs within the facility layout
- Maintain design intent through change control and configuration management
- Lead assurance and governance activities for subway remedial works and new design development
- Support development and implementation of project assurance and governance in subway projects
Key requirements
- Design experience of high-complexity services subways/routes in regulated environments (preferably nuclear)
- Knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and standards (including CDM principal designer responsibilities)
- Ability to substantiate safety-critical components (e.g., SFRs) for nuclear safety case support
- Proven capability in technical management of complex design development lifecycle
- Provide expert guidance to subcontract design teams
- Strong understanding of engineering design and safety practices relevant to the project
- Experience in BIM environments
- Awareness of project planning, budgeting, and procurement procedures
- Experience working with design houses on changes to subway designs
- Collaborative stakeholder management
- Clear technical communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- BIM environments
- Regulatory compliance and CDM responsibilities
- Substantiation of SFRs for nuclear safety case
Principal CS&A Engineer in Warrington employer: NUVIA
NUVIA UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation in the nuclear and defence sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working in a hybrid model that allows for flexibility and site visits across Scotland. Join us to be part of a team that values practical solutions and compliance, ensuring your contributions make a meaningful impact.
