Senior Civil Engineer – Nuclear Site Delivery Leader

Assystem GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Lead Civil Engineer for a full-time, site-based role at the Sizewell C Main Development Site. The successful candidate will provide leadership, manage complex civil engineering projects, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering and a strong background in project management. Benefits include flexible working hours, a market-leading pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Market Leading Pension scheme

25 days’ paid annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & Death-in-Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects through full lifecycle delivery.
• Strong background in heavy civil engineering or regulated infrastructure.
• Experience delivering large-scale EPCM or principal contractor scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across a defined section of the Site Delivery footprint.
• Lead delivery of complex site scope under delegated Principal Contractor responsibility.
• Coordinate matrix teams, including safety, quality, commercial, and supply chain.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Heavy civil engineering

Cost control

Risk management

Change management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management

Chartered Engineer or equivalent senior professional membership

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Lead Civil Engineer for a full-time, site-based role at the Sizewell C Main Development Site. The successful candidate will provide leadership, manage complex civil engineering projects, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering and a strong background in project management. Benefits include flexible working hours, a market-leading pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.