Principal Civil & Structural Engineer

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For our team at Sellafield site we are seeking a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer. You will be based at site for 4 days per week and work from home/ office the remaining day.

You will report to the Area Lead Engineer 000 and the Engineering Manager on a full time basis.

Key responsibilities of the role as follows:

• To lead and manage other engineers and their workload to budget and programme as required
• Provide engineering support to construction and commissioning in accordance with scheduled activities
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the permanent works design team in Warrington, on site construction team and the client’s intelligent customer team to achieve early engagement in the resolution of technical issues as they arise.
• Respond to technical queries, product permits, concessions and non- conformances in a timely manner arising from construction activities
• Daily interfacing on the construction site with construction personnel, providing direct intervention as necessary to ensure the engineering design intent is met as per the drawings and specifications
• Produce and check structural calculations (steelwork, concrete and masonry), technical reports and details as necessary for site modifications with approval of the permanent works team
• Review contractor method statements, inspection plans etc
• Participate in and attend walk downs, meetings and reviews as required

Requirements:

• Degree qualified, preferably Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE)
• Nuclear industry experience preferred but not essential
• A pro-active, self-starter with good communication, analytical and team working skills
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and duties as a Designer

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