At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil engineering projects in the nuclear sector, tackling complex infrastructure challenges.
- Company: Join WSP, a leader in civil engineering with a focus on nuclear energy.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, work-life balance, and discounts on gym memberships.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and exposure to landmark programmes in a fast-growing sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy security and net-zero goals while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and nuclear project experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Overview
As a Civil Engineer in WSP’s Civil Nuclear team, you’ll lead civil engineering delivery across nuclear lifecycle projects, from new builds to decommissioning.
You’ll work within a multidisciplinary group to solve complex infrastructure challenges and support UK nuclear programmes that underpin energy security and net-zero aims.
You’ll influence design, risk management, and technical assurance while mentoring teams and shaping project outcomes.
This role offers exposure to landmark programmes and the opportunity to advance within one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors.
- Pay / Benefits
- work-life balance
- hybrid working
- inclusivity and belonging
- Thrive programme
- Virtual GP
- gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships (benefits program )**
Responsibilities
- Lead technical delivery of civil engineering projects and multidisciplinary workstreams across nuclear programmes (new build, asset management, decommissioning, SMR/AMR, defence).
- Define civil engineering solutions for site development, roads and access infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, utilities and reinforced concrete/steel structures.
- Provide technical leadership and assurance to meet client requirements, standards, quality, and regulatory obligations.
- Lead feasibility studies, optioneering, site assessments and concept design activities.
- Resolve complex technical challenges and guide project teams, clients and delivery partners.
- Coordinate civil engineering requirements across structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines.
- Oversee calculations, specifications, technical reports, design risk assessments and health and safety documentation.
- Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders as a senior technical contact.
- Support proposals, fee development and work-winning activities.
- Mentor and develop civil engineering teams and contribute to strategic growth of WSP’s Civil Nuclear business.
- Key requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE).
- Experience delivering civil engineering projects across the nuclear asset lifecycle (new build, operations, decommissioning, waste management, environmental remediation) including SMR/AMR exposure.
- Experience leading design and delivery of civil solutions (site development, earthworks, drainage, highways, utilities, reinforced concrete).
- Strong understanding of design codes and standards (British Standards, Eurocodes, nuclear-specific standards).
- Experience leading feasibility, optioneering, concept and detailed design activities.
- Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
- Knowledge of design risk management, CDM Regulations and safe-by-design principles, with experience applying HSE requirements across lifecycle.
- Excellent technical writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- leadership
- stakeholder relationship building
- communication
- site development
- earthworks
- drainage
Principal Civil Engineer (Nuclear) employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
