NUVIA UK - Senior Structural Engineer

Nuvia Group; Milton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Milton Park, Oxfordshire is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer to focus on steel and concrete structures. This full-time position requires a strong background in structural design and the ability to work autonomously while supporting junior team members. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and will thrive in a performance-driven culture. Benefits include a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

25 days holiday plus options for additional leave

Gym Discounts

Personal Development Support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Demonstrable competence in design delivery.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design documentation throughout the design process.
• Review optioneering studies and develop designs.
• Contribute to design reviews and prepare supporting calculations.

Skills

Structural engineering fundamentals

Design experience in Reinforced Concrete

Structural Steel design

Analytical software experience (e.g. STAAD, Autodesk ROBOT)

Team player and organizational skills

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Engineering

Tools

STAAD

Autodesk ROBOT

Job description

Overview

NUVIA UK is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Civil Structural department. The role involves hands-on analysis and design, typically on steel and reinforced concrete structures. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £58,000 DOE. Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire. Reporting to the Principal Engineer. The Senior Engineer is expected to lead day-to-day developments of the design through the design process, work autonomously, and collaborate within a wider multidisciplinary project team. The Senior Engineer also has shared managerial responsibility for supporting and developing Graduates, Apprentices, and/or Designers in the team.

Reporting to: Principal Engineer

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process, such as: Basis of Design reports, technical specifications, risk assessments, method statements, technical files and other documentation required by safety legislation and procedures.
• Preparation and review of optioneering studies.
• Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications.
• Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design.
• Contribution to design reviews.
• Preparation of technical specifications.
• Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures.

Essential Duties and Requirements

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of structural engineering, including safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel and a good understanding of design in other construction materials.
• Experience and ability in the analysis of structural frames and members using proprietary software packages (e.g. STAAD, Autodesk ROBOT).
• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising on safety and quality.
• A strong team player, with good organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Nuclear experience or experience from within a highly regulated industry.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight stays occasionally.
• Experience of supervision.
• Bridge Design experience to Eurocode standards.

Occupational Skills And Knowledge

A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree with circa. 10+ years’ work experience in structural design consultancy.

Why us?

As a subsidiary of VINCI construction, Nuvia operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Employee Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Gym Discounts
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• And More
• After 1 year of service.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

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Location Highlights

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom