Principal CS&A Engineer

Principal CS&A Engineer
12 Month Contract

Location: Warrington / Hybrid (biweekly site visits to Sellafield)

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Our Client has a requirement for a Principal CS&A Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Hinton House, with site visits to Sellafield, Cumbria.

Role Purpose of the Principal Civil Structural Engineer

The Principal CS&A Engineer will play a key role in the project, supporting the decommissioning of hazardous legacy facilities at Sellafield. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality-assured standards.

Job Role Responsibilities of the Principal Civil Structural Engineer

• Report daily to Sellafield Ltd (SL) CSA Responsible Engineer.
• Provide leadership and support to the JV CSA design and site engineering teams.
• Attend Warrington office minimum 3 days per week and visit Sellafield fortnightly to engage with multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and approve CSA JV Design submissions and check PMACD documentation.
• Assess and accept/reject TQ/PP submissions.
• Oversee the progression of structural design drawings, calculations, and documents to ‘As Built’ status.
• Collaborate on fire strategy arrangements and fire-rated service hanger supports.
• Interface with the multidisciplinary design team and liaise with SL capability for issue resolution.
• Support Safety Case work, including Design Justification Reports (DJRs).

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) – MICE or MIStructE.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the nuclear sector, covering new build and decommissioning projects.
• Proven leadership experience within an engineering function.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and nuclear industry design principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence (or equivalent).

• Candidates must have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years to be eligible for SC clearance

At First Recruitment Group, we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for a Principal CS&A Engineer looking for new employment.