Lead Structural Engineer

We are the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.

Our Nuclear team provides the front end design and engineering capability across the PPP portfolio. Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique opportunity to drive change and innovation in engineering, safety and delivery solutions in one of the most complex industrial sites in the UK if not the world. We are looking for people who are passionate about developing themselves and in meeting new challenges. We are now recruiting for a Lead Structural Engineer.

The role of Lead Structural Engineer will sit within a pipeline project and will lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Project from SL to PPP delivery responsibility, that satisfies the client and PPP requirements.

PPP has a pipeline of projects that will transition to become major projects, either in after feasibility or during Appraise & Select phases of the gated process.

You will be joining an existing project team that is undertaking these early phases, either appraisal of a longlist or shortlist of options to support the selection of the preferred solution, and the development of that solution to sufficient maturity.

Key Responsibilities of a Lead Structural Engineer will include;

• Defining the structural engineering requirements (basis of design) for the new facility.
  
  
• Inputting into the layouts being developed by mechanical and process engineering team (e.g. advising on possible RC wall and slab thicknesses)
  
  
• Reviewing the existing site data and inputting into further site investigations to determine the most appropriate foundation solutions.
  
  
• Advising on seismic requirements including process required to determine whether or not seismic design is required on this project.
  
  
• Delivery of the structural engineering design of the new facility through Appraise & Select, Define and Delivery Stages. This will include connections to existing facilities.
  
  
• Risk identification with proposed resolution / mitigation.
  
  
• Develop appropriate deliverables list and format (drawings, specifications, reports, BIM etc.)
  
  
• Quality management and assurance of all Structural Engineering deliverables.
  
  
• Health & Safety management including production of appropriate designer risk assessments.
  
  As a Lead Structiral Engineer you will already have;
  
  
• Engineering experience demonstrating a record of successful delivery including recent positions influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel.
  
  
• Experience of working within a regulated and quality assured system in roles where professional judgement is the key attribute.
  
  
• Experience in using and reviewing BIM at work (experienced user of structural engineering software is a minimum requirement)
  
  
• Experience in managing engineering processes and Assets
  
  
• Working collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and wider stakeholders
  
  We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
  
  People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
  
  In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
  
  Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business