ABOUT US

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 20,000 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
In the UK we’re proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a result of our continued success and growth in the UK, we’re looking for a full-time Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team working on Nuclear New Build projects, specifically focusing on Nuclear Island buildings of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and similar projects. You will enjoy reinforcing your technical skills when working on the most complex buildings of a Nuclear Power Plant, cultivating strong working relationships in a multi-cultural environment to deliver outstanding results for our clients.
The successful candidate will lead structural mechanics design activities on major nuclear projects, such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and other nuclear projects. This role involves advanced finite element analysis, structural assessments, and design work for reinforced concrete (RC) and steel structures under various loading conditions, including seismic, blast, and impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the structural mechanics design activities for nuclear projects, ensuring all designs meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and CDM regulations
• Perform advanced finite element analysis (FEA) on RC and steel structures, addressing seismic, impact, blast, and other load cases.
• Develop, review, and validate detailed design documents, specifications, and calculation reports.
• Utilise FEM software such as Code-Aster, Ansys, LS-Dyna, and others for design and analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including international research institutes and laboratories, to integrate complex technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Liaise with clients to provide technical updates, reports, and build strong professional relationships.
• Participate in project management duties, including monitoring budgets, schedules, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Lead technical seminars and training sessions for the UK team on advanced FEA calculation to enhance team capabilities and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to R&D activities to advance design methodologies and tools within the nuclear sector.
• Serve as the interface lead for the mechanical structures of pools and liners within the Nuclear Island buildings
• Quality Checks: Implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure designs are accurate and compliant. Promote a “right first time” culture within the team.
• Nuclear Safety Culture: Uphold and promote nuclear safety culture within all project activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• ISO 19443 Compliance: Ensure the team follows the requirements outlined in ISO 19443, maintaining a robust quality management system for nuclear structural design projects.
• Deadline and Responsiveness: Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met. Maintain responsiveness to project needs and client requests.
• Cost and Schedule Assessment: Collaborate with the contract team to provide accurate cost and schedule assessments. Track project progress and facilitate financial and contractual negotiations with the client.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with nuclear industry standards and regulations, including ISO 19443, ETC-C, Eurocode, ONR regulations, as well as CDM requirements.