Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer working in the nuclear sector Mission We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to take on the role of Contract Engineering Lead (CEL) for civil detailing activities. This position plays a critical role in delivering complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on civil structures and reinforcement detailing. You will act as the technical authority for a detailing contract package, managing the full lifecycle of technical deliverables and ensuring alignment with project requirements, standards, and replication strategies. Profile Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership * Act as the lead technical authority for civil detailing contracts * Oversee and coordinate all L3 detailer submissions, ensuring robust technical surveillance * Ensure all deliverables meet project standards and replication principles * Serve as the primary technical interface between delivery partners and project management Pre-Contract Activities * Support tendering processes and perform technical assessments of supplier offers * Define contract requirements, including technical specifications and surveillance programmes * Engage early with suppliers and stakeholders to align on technical expectations Post-Contract Delivery * Lead the design process across gateway review phases * Manage information transfer, collaborative design development, and technical support during modelling stages * Chair and lead key technical review meetings and workshops * Ensure consistency and technical compliance across all deliverables Leadership of Technical Teams * Coordinate and guide technical leads responsible for reviewing key deliverables, including: * Information transfer models * Master reference listings * Detailing briefing packs * Construction issue deliverables * Support capability development and ensure alignment across multidisciplinary teams Interface & Configuration Management * Act as the key interface between project management and detailing teams * Escalate risks, deviations, and non-conformances where necessary * Support configuration management processes to ensure traceability and control of changes Governance & Reporting * Lead technical workshops, coordination meetings, and risk reviews * Manage design risks in line with CDM regulations * Produce regular technical reports and maintain oversight of design risk registers Essential Skills & Experience: * Proven leadership and coordination experience across multidisciplinary engineering teams * Strong understanding of engineering design and detailing processes * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to manage complex interfaces and resolve technical challenges * Familiarity with structured design governance, configuration management, and quality assurance processes