Job Description:

New Nuclear Project Near Nottingham | £70 per hour Umbrella PAYE | 12-Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to support a major new nuclear project near Nottingham, with a strong focus on structural engineering verification and validation (V&V).
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven V&V experience, ideally gained in a similar role within the nuclear industry.
Key Responsibilities

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  Develop and produce structural engineering verification plans.
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  Lead and take ownership of verification activities across designated work packages.
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  Verify structural designs, analysis, connections, foundations, buildability and compliance with relevant standards.
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  Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate verification activities.
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  Support V&V processes, planning and technical assurance.

Essential Requirements

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  Principal-level structural engineering design experience.
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  Proven experience in engineering verification and validation, particularly desk-based or design verification.
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  Experience producing verification plans and independently delivering technical outputs.
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  Ability to work effectively in a developing project environment.

Desirable Experience

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  Previous V&V experience within the nuclear industry.
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  Site-based verification experience.
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  Experience with novel structures or complex engineering projects.

Contract Details

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  £70 per hour, Umbrella PAYE.
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  Initial 12-month contract.
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  40 hours per week.
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  Flexible hybrid working, with occasional office attendance near Nottingham.
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  Candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS and meet the relevant security requirements. SC eligibility may also be required.

If you have strong structural engineering experience and a proven background in verification and validation, we would welcome your application.