Provide senior-level technical leadership and governance for all civil and structural engineering activities, chairing reviews and acting as a decision-making authority on complex, high-risk issues
Lead, inspire, motivate and develop large teams, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery against programme, cost, and schedule commitments
Drive integration across engineering and non-engineering disciplines, managing interfaces between structures, plant systems, construction, and site development
Work across our business to drive initiatives related to procurement, supply chain, legal industrialisation and more relating to civil and structural engineering
Shape and support civil and structural safety cases, engaging confidently with nuclear and environmental regulators, industry bodies, clients, and suppliers to secure design acceptance and implementation

A degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering and Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow status, or equivalent, with ICE or IStructE
Significant experience delivering civil and structural engineering within highly regulated industries and major infrastructure or energy programmes
Deep technical expertise across reinforced concrete and steel design, ideally including nuclear applications and exposure to international codes and standards
Experience in leading safety case development, regulatory engagement, programme governance, and senior stakeholder influence

Bonus
Performance related target opportunity 30%
Benefits Allowance – £8,500 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Pension
12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
Holidays
28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Private Medical Insurance
BUPA single cover health care
Life Assurance
6x pensionable pay
£250
One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Assistant Chief Design Engineer

Key skills