Principal Civil Engineer

at  DATS Engineering Solutions Ltd

Contract type: Permanent
Town/City: Manchester (or other)
Country: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Circa 65K per annum
Sector: Nuclear
Inside/Outside IR35: Inside
Job ref: DY 8105/2

DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join the Decommissioning & Waste Services market within our client’s Nuclear & Power business. Ideally based in Northwest England although other locations UK wide can be considered. This is a full time, permanent staff role, and as a senior engineering role it will require up to 3 to 4 days per week office based attendance with the rest able to be done remotely. Staff salaries are negotiable to prior level of experience and a comprehensive benefits package will be available. For more information and to apply please contact me with an updated copy of your latest CV and information on your current situation and availability to start a new role. Prior relevant experience is a mandatory requirement as detailed in the below description.

ABOUT US

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years’ time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you’ll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
A comprehensive benefits package will be available tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you’re supported is important to us. If you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let’s talk about any adjustments you might need.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

You will join an existing civil/structural team and be responsible for the delivery of complex design packages for key nuclear clients. You will be required to have a role in overseeing and developing current engineers and integrating with the wider disciplines within the engineering group.
The role is specific to taking a senior role on projects or be able to demonstrate that you have strong capabilities in becoming a civil / structural lead that can contribute to multi-disciplinary design delivery, with minimal oversight.