Civil Engineer - Nuclear Project

• Rate: Up to -46.50 per hour, Umbrella PAYE
• Location: Culham, Oxfordshire - hybrid working
• Contract: Long-term contract

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design and delivery of civil engineering infrastructure for a major nuclear project based at Culham.
The role will involve providing technical expertise and assurance across a range of civil infrastructure, including buildings, foundations, drainage and utilities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supporting the project through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and provide technical assurance of civil and structural engineering designs.
• Produce and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Support the design of buildings, foundations, drainage and utilities.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated design solutions.
• Manage and provide technical oversight of external contractors and consultants.
• Identify engineering risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement activities, including scopes of work and tender evaluations.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, Eurocodes and CDM regulations.

Essential Experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in civil engineering design and/or infrastructure project delivery.
• Good knowledge of UK design standards, including Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Experience producing engineering deliverables in line with the RIBA Scope of Work.
• Understanding of construction practices, materials and site processes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital engineering tools.

Desirable:

• Nuclear, defence or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards ICE accreditation.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and Designer/Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Experience in infrastructure asset management or facilities engineering.