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Senior Structural Engineer

Birchwood, Warrington

£45,000 - £58,000 DOE

The Senior Engineer is fundamentally a hands-on analysis and design-based role within the Civil Structural department, typically on steel and reinforced concrete structures.
You would be expected to be capable to lead on day-to-day developments of the design through the design process, working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary project team.
As the Senior Engineer, you will also have a shared managerial responsibility in respect of supporting and developing Graduates, Apprentices and/or Designers in the team.

Reporting to

Principal Engineer.

Key Accountabilities for a Senior Structural Engineer

• Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process, such as: Basis of Design reports, technical specifications, risk assessments, method statements, technical files and other documentation required by safety legislation and procedures.
• Preparation and review of optioneering studies.
• Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications
• Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
• Contribution to design reviews
• Preparation of technical specifications
• Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

Duties and Requirements for a Senior Structural Engineer

Essential

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of structural engineering discipline, including safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel and a good understanding of design in other construction materials.
• Experience and ability in the analysis of structural frames and members using proprietary software packages (e.g. STAAD, Autodesk ROBOT).
• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising on safety and quality.
• A strong team player, with good organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Nuclear experience or experience from within a highly regulated industry,
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight stays overs occasionally
• Experience of supervision.
• Bridge Design experience to Eurocode standards.

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree with circa. 10+ years’ work experience in structural design consultancy.

As a subsidiary of VINCI construction, Nuvia operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Gym Discounts
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
  .......And More
  *After 1 year of service.