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Senior Structural Engineer

  • Location: Warrington, WA 6
  • Salary: Dependent on experience
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 18 hours ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: Tim Millbank
  • Contact Email: tmillbank@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 09 September 2025
  • Expiry Date: 10 October 2025
  • Job Ref: V-295208
Engineer Structures. Strengthen Nuclear Safety.

NRL are recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to support the design of critical infrastructure on a major nuclear project. Based in Warrington, this is a 12-month initial contract (inside IR35) – ideal for experienced engineers ready to lead from the front in a regulated environment.

This is your chance to:
  • Design key structural elements – portal frames, crane supports, RC rafts, walls, and slabs
  • Guide 3D model development and 2D drawing production with AutoCAD and Revit
  • Develop technical specifications and ensure design integrity through all phases
  • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, buildable solutions
  • Fulfil the Designer role under CDM Regulations
Your Role:
We’re hiring for a proactive engineer who can:
  • Deliver and check structural designs to Eurocodes
  • Lead by example and mentor junior team members
  • Work confidently with steel and reinforced concrete
  • Operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary, regulated environment
You’ll need to bring:
  • A degree in civil/structural engineering (Chartered status preferred)
  • Strong experience in steel and RC design – including crane loading
  • Proficiency in structural analysis tools (ideally Robot), Revit, and AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of CDM and ideally some nuclear or industrial project experience
  • Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a growing team
The Details:
  • Location: Warrington
  • Contract Length: 12 months (initial)
  • IR35 Status: Inside
  • Start Date: ASAP (subject to clearance)
Join a consultancy that’s shaping the future of safe, resilient infrastructure.

Apply now and bring your structural expertise to the forefront.

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