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Lead Engineer - Structures

Derby, UK💼 Full-time💰 $60,000–$60,000🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead structural engineering activities for the Reactor Island Containment area, delivering safe, robust, and integrated design solutions for first-of-a-kind nuclear infrastructure.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Engineer (Structures)

Builds

Nuclear power plant structures (reinforced concrete and steel) within the Containment area

Domain

Nuclear energy / Civil & Structural Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Structural analysis, structural design, structural substantiation, seismic engineering, blast loading analysis, fire engineering, reinforced concrete design, steel structure design, code compliance, multidisciplinary interface management, technical leadership, team mentoring, risk management, hazard assessment

Preferred skills

Nuclear safety case development, safety-significant structures experience, regulatory governance expertise

Technologies

Reinforced concrete, Steel structures, Seismic analysis tools, Blast analysis tools, Fire analysis tools

Responsibilities

Lead structural engineering work packages from concept to detailed design; Provide technical leadership on complex challenges involving seismic, blast, and fire scenarios; Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with Safety Case, Systems, and Mechanical teams; Ensure compliance with engineering codes, standards, and governance requirements; Lead and mentor a team of engineers and secondees; Drive continuous improvement in engineering capability and quality.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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