Senior Structural Engineer in Nationwide

Associate/Principal/Senior Structural Engineer - Heavy Civil Engineering (Nuclear & Defence)

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Plymouth for workshops and meetings

Project: Major Heavy Civil Engineering - Nuclear & Defence Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme supporting the upgrade of an existing dry dock at a high-profile nuclear and defence site in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a complex heavy civil engineering project. We are looking for a technically strong engineer who enjoys carrying out the engineering work rather than focusing primarily on project management or team supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Produce and independently check structural calculations for heavy civil engineering works.
nWork collaboratively with the BIM team to develop,review and coordinate engineering drawings and models.
nReview reinforced concrete (RC) intent and modelling,applying a strong understanding of reinforcement detailing.
nInterrogate and review BIM models using software such as Navisworks and Solibri.
nPrepare high-quality technical documentation,including Technical Notes,Specifications and supporting engineering reports.
nDevelop and deliver technical presentations to support engineering workshops and design reviews.
nContribute to the production of works information and design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
nEnsure engineering outputs meet the required technical,quality and safety standards.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering,Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
nChartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE).
nExperience operating at Principal Engineer or Associate level.
nApproximately 5-10+ years experience in structural or heavy civil engineering design.
nProven experience producing structural calculations and technical engineering documentation.
nStrong understanding of reinforced concrete design and detailing.
nExperience working within a BIM environment,including Navisworks and/or Solibri.
nExcellent written and spoken English.
nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary design team.

If you are an experienced structural engineer looking to contribute your technical expertise to one of the UKs major nuclear and defence infrastructure programmes,we would be like to hear from you