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Civil Engineer

Role Reference: JP00003220

Location: Hinkley Point C Site, Hybrid role - On site 3 days per week.

Arrangement: Permanent

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

The Hinkley Point C Project is split into programmes aligned to either plant islands or disciplined based scope. Each programme will be delivered in part by EDF Nuclear New Build (NNB) resources and in part through one or more (interrelated) major contracts.

Working as part of the Joint Design Office (JDO) you will:

• Ensure all design and construction changes are delivered on time to meet Construction need. 
• Attend readiness reviews of Design Packages released for construction as and when required by design owners.
• Work closely with the Design teams, Contractor and Construction teams to maintain technical quality responses (content / consistency / comprehensiveness / accuracy), construction programme and construction safety.

Operating Environment

The Civil Engineer is the technical lead reviewing and accepting the changes to the design raised by the site contractor, responsible for managing interfaces between the construction contractors and the designers. Being part of NNB’s Engineering Directorate and working on a day-to-day basis on site with the Construction Team, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment.

Principal Accountabilities

Civil Engineer’s who can provide technical expertise to ensure the review, acceptance and technical delivery of design changes during construction of the building will thrive in this role. The successful role holder will have a working knowledge of concrete design codes such as Eurocode 2. We’ll value your existing skills and experience while providing the opportunity to work closely with the JDO Design Team and Construction team to maintain the technical quality of responses (content / consistency / exhaustiveness / accuracy) and construction safety.

You will demonstrate accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy, results-oriented and be a team player, draft programmes and action plans in order to deliver specific project / assignment objectives. We’re offering an opportunity to be part of EDF’s ambitions to demonstrate strong experience within the construction industry and on-site working experience.

The principal accountabilities for the R&A Engineer are:

• The approval of design changes proposed by the contractor or designer through Request for Information, field Change Request or Non-Conformance Report.
• Support the JDO in the handover of Design Packages released for construction and initiated the delegated responsibilities through this process.
• Ensure that processes comply with project quality procedures.
• Management of CDM aspects relating to the design changes during the construction period, including discharging the role of principle designer.
• Responsible for the nuclear safety acceptance of the design by carrying out surveillance on the design changes during construction.
• Safety case/golden thread: in the review and acceptance process, ensure the high-level safety case and the design have a clear golden thread to support operations.

Knowledge & Skills (Essential)

• Design process and design activities (preferably related to Nuclear Industry).
• Working knowledge of Concrete design codes (e.g. Eurocode 2).
• Design with hazard & accidental safety cases.
• Working within UK CDM regulations and in a highly regulated industry.
• Delivery-oriented and ability to set action plans and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Proactive, pragmatic and adopting a practical approach to resolve issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in civil or structural engineering subject, civil or structural Engineering.

Desirable

• PWR technology design, safety case or operation.
• Working towards / Chartered Engineer with either ICE or IStructE.

Employee Staff Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.