CareerPlan

Principal Civil Engineer

Bolton, England, gbFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead analysis and design for nuclear safety-related and conventional civil structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the safe deployment of next-generation nuclear facilities.

Role type

Principal Civil Engineer (Nuclear Infrastructure)

Builds

Nuclear facilities (SMR, AMR, Fusion), above-ground and below-ground structures

Domain

Nuclear Energy / Civil & Structural Engineering

Required skills

Nuclear safety principles, seismic design, dynamic analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel structure design, hazard assessment, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), regulatory compliance (Eurocodes, British Standards), multidisciplinary design review, technical leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

Site evaluation and characterization, power plant layout knowledge, strategic civil engineering advice, business development support

Technologies

Finite element modeling, engineering calculation software, design standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE)

Responsibilities

Lead analysis and design for nuclear and conventional civil structures; oversee and approve technical deliverables including calculations and drawings; support development of nuclear safety cases; participate in multidisciplinary design reviews; mentor and develop engineers; support business development and proposal preparation.

Seniority

Principal, technical leadership & mentorship