Senior Civil Engineer

Civil & Structural Engineer - Design Delivery

Nuclear Projects | Leading Engineering Consultancy | Outside IR35 | Long-term Contract | North West

The Opportunity

We're recruiting a Civil & Structural Engineer to deliver design work on nuclear infrastructure project. You'll work with a growing team of 150+ engineers and designers, contributing to projects across the full lifecycle - from concept studies through detailed design - with genuine variety and technical challenge.

Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Long-term contract | Competitive rate | North West based | Travel and overnight stays required

This is hands-on technical work with autonomy. You'll deliver small projects and design sub-tasks, prepare detailed design analysis and specifications, and communicate complex designs to BIM teams, other disciplines, and clients. 

What You'll Be Doing

Design & Delivery

Deliver on small projects and sub-tasks from a technical perspective
Prepare preliminary and detailed design analysis for civil and structural works
Develop calculations, specifications, and technical documentation
Conduct feasibility studies and prepare reference designs
Deliver value engineering solutions that challenge cost and optimise performance
Prepare proposals and technical reports for clients
Design Communication

Communicate designs effectively to BIM teams
Liaise confidently with other engineering disciplines
Engage with construction teams on buildability and delivery
Present and defend designs authoritatively to clients
Prepare clear technical documentation
Structural Surveys & Site Engagement

Conduct structural condition surveys and assessments
Travel to client sites across North West
Work on-site where required (overnight stays expected)
Engage directly with clients on technical matters

About You

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Minimum 5+ years' civil and structural design experience
MUST HAVE: Structural condition survey experience - proven track record conducting surveys and assessing structural conditions
Proven ability to:

Work independently with minimal supervision
Deliver on small projects and design sub-tasks
Prepare detailed design analysis and calculations
Communicate designs clearly to multi-disciplinary teams and clients
Challenge assumptions and deliver value-engineered solutions

BIM proficiency - comfortable communicating designs via BIM platforms
Professional qualifications such as CEng or IEng status (Desirable)
Advantageous

Previous nuclear industry project experience
Track record on infrastructure projects
Experience working across multiple disciplines
Essential Personal Qualities

Highly motivated and self-directed
Confident communicating with clients and colleagues
Technically credible and authoritative
Comfortable with travel and site-based work
Problem-solver who challenges the status quo
Attention to detail in technical documentation

The Role in Practice

You'll work as part of a 150+ strong team covering a broad range of projects. Your day-to-day work combines design analysis and specification preparation with client engagement and site visits. You'll lead smaller projects or sub-tasks autonomously, preparing feasibility studies, reference designs, and detailed specifications. You'll communicate with BIM teams, other disciplines, and clients to deliver integrated solutions.

Travel across the North West and North Wales is regular - site visits for surveys, client meetings, and construction coordination. Overnight stays should be expected.

This is a role with real autonomy and technical responsibility whilst delivering hands-on design work