Summary
NRL are currently looking to recruit an Associate Structural Engineer to work for a client of ours working in the nuclear industry on a permanent basis based in Warrington.
Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, regulatory standards, and project timelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Conduct detailed structural analysis and design, including seismic and stress analysis, to ensure robust engineering solutions.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and calculations to uphold accuracy and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to integrate structural engineering solutions within overall project requirements.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, codes, and standards pertinent to nuclear structural engineering.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices, methodologies, and processes within the organisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with membership in MICE or MIStructE.

The successful Principal Structural Engineer candidate should ideally possess the following:

• Demonstrable expertise in one or more specialised areas relevant to the engineering discipline, with a proven track record of applying specialist knowledge effectively.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance informed by extensive project experience across a portfolio, directing and influencing projects and programs.
• Leadership capabilities in a key engineering function, responsible for managing resources and expertise.
• Experience working in the Nuclear Sector, encompassing both new build and decommissioning projects, in roles requiring professional engineering expertise and judgment.
• Engineering experience demonstrating successful project delivery, with roles influencing professional engineers in defining, implementing, and delivering engineering work packages.
• Preferably, proficiency in seismic and numerical modelling, including finite element analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide technicians, graduates, and near Chartered members of the design team.
• Solid understanding of design principles and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Working knowledge of European and American Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of a full UK driving license or an equivalent that permits driving in the UK.
• Ability to meet the security clearance requirements in the UK.

What’s on offer

• High – profile work
• Competitive salary
• Long term work

 

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