Principal Civil Engineer (PSR)

The Design Authority undertakes a vital role in ensuring that key defence infrastructure is safe and fit for purpose. 

We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to support the technical capability of the Client Design Authority (DA). This role will be suited to engineers with experience in Civil design.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver technical excellence in the specification production and assessment of engineering design packages for infrastructure.

Carry out plant walkdowns and produce associated Periodic Safety Review (PSR) deliverables.

Specify reliability requirements and operational constraints for infrastructure to support safe and efficient operations.

Assess work control procedures for the maintenance of infrastructure ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.

Evaluate infrastructure design material condition equipment qualification and ageing mechanisms to enable the continued safe operation of facilities and utilities.

Champion a strong safety and security culture ensuring safety remains at the forefront of all activities.

Act as an Intelligent Customer ensuring the outputs of safety-related contracts meet contractual obligations regulatory requirements and engineering standards.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that support operational excellence.

Qualifications :

Experience

Experience in the design assessment of reinforced concrete and steelwork structures to withstand dynamic loads including earthquakes blast wind rain and snow loading.

Experience working on reinforced concrete and steel marine structures including jetties and waterfront infrastructure.

Produce robust technical justifications to support civil and structural design modifications within a high-hazard engineering environment.

Apply engineering principles to the design development manufacture construction commissioning operation maintenance decommissioning and recycling of engineering systems services and products in a nuclear or other high-risk environment.

Utilise a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge to apply both existing and emerging technologies to complex engineering challenges.

Desirable

Experience within a highly regulated environment is advantageous but not essential.

Familiarity with safety case development techniques including HAZID and HAZOP studies.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional experience.

Additional Information :

Why join the community of Switchers:

 The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations project technical sales and support functions

Provide opportunities to work on exciting global projects

Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness health wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants eye test and glasses vouchers cycle to work scheme free flu jabs

At Assystem we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!

Staff or umbrella contractor

Requires sole UK national with SC clearance

Mainly remote working with 1-2 days per month at Faslane

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time