Principal Civil Structural Engineer
Job Description
Join a leading consultancy delivering transformative engineering solutions across the nuclear, renewable energy, and high-energy industrial sectors - including data centres and hydrogen production facilities.\nThis is a senior opportunity to shape nationally significant projects, from supporting the UK's nuclear fleet and advancing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies, to enabling the transition to Net Zero through sustainable energy systems.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAs a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer, you'll take technical ownership of complex engineering packages and lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle - from bid development to construction. You'll play a key role in defining strategy, ensuring quality, and mentoring the next of engineers.\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nActing as Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major energy projects.\nLeading design strategy, standards, and best practices across civil and structural disciplines.\nOverseeing safety case inputs and technical documentation.\nProviding governance, assurance, and technical leadership for safety-critical systems.\nEngaging with clients, regulators, and industry bodies at a senior level.\nDriving innovation, digital tools, and continuous improvement.\nSupporting business development and client relationship management.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe're seeking experienced professionals with a passion for leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have:\n\nA degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (MEng, MSc, BEng, BSc).\nChartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body.\nProven experience in technical leadership or Responsible Engineer roles.\nExtensive background in civil and structural design within regulated environments (nuclear ).\nDeep understanding of nuclear safety, regulation, and quality assurance.\nStrong knowledge of design standards (ACI, ASCE, AISC) and BIM tools.\nProficiency in finite element modelling and validation.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\nA commitment to mentoring and continuous professional development.What's on offer?\n\nCompetitive salary up to £75,000 + benefits\nFlexible working arrangements (hybrid, part-time, 9 day fortnights)\nPension matched up to 10%\n24 days annual leave, option to buy or sell up to 10\nFree single medical cover and digital GP service.\nEnhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.\nProfessional development support and membership reimbursement.\nAccess to employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.\nWhat you need to do now\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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