At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver innovative civil engineering designs for the nuclear sector, from new builds to decommissioning.
- Company: Join a leading firm committed to energy security and safety in a fast-growing industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, flexible hours, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on health, wellbeing, and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy sustainability while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering; chartered or working towards chartership with relevant project experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Overview
In this Civil Nuclear role, you support the full nuclear lifecycle, contributing to UK programmes from new build and SMR/AMR technologies to decommissioning and waste management.
You work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver infrastructure and ensure high-quality civil designs across asset lifecycles.
You collaborate with clients and partners, mentor early-career engineers, and help advance WSP’s nuclear capability.
This role offers impact on energy security, safety, and long-term stewardship in a fast-growing sector.
- Pay / Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid working policy (two days from home)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Personal and professional development incl. Chartership
- Health & wellbeing initiatives ( Thrive, Virtual GP, menopause support)
- Gymflex scheme and inclusive culture
Responsibilities
- Deliver civil engineering designs across the nuclear asset lifecycle, including new build, operations, maintenance, life extension and decommissioning
- Develop site development, roads and access infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, utilities and reinforced concrete/steel structures
- Own defined civil work packages ensuring high-quality outputs
- Conduct feasibility studies, optioneering, site assessments and concept design
- Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical and process teams
- Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, risk assessments and HSE documentation
- Support design coordination, programme management, resource planning and delivery within budgets/timescales
- Apply relevant standards and quality requirements in regulated environments
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical challenges
- Mentor graduates and early career engineers; contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development
- Key requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) or working towards chartership
- Experience delivering civil projects across the nuclear asset lifecycle including SMRs/AMRs
- Experience in civil design for site development, earthworks, drainage, highways, utilities and reinforced concrete structures
- Good understanding of design codes and standards including British Standards, Eurocodes and nuclear standards
- Experience with feasibility studies, optioneering, concept and detailed design
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate interfaces
- Knowledge of design risk management, CDM regulations and health and safety
- Strong technical report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
- Effective communication with clients and stakeholders
- Mentorship and knowledge sharing
- Civil engineering design across site development, earthworks, drainage, highways, utilities
- Reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Experience with feasibility, optioneering, concept and detailed design
Senior 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.
