Civil & Structural Lead (Nuclear and Energy)

Costain Group Plc

The Role

Overview

Manage civil/structural team delivering nuclear & energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • structural design
  • technical input
  • code compliance
  • scope definition
  • project delivery
  • team management

Tasks

-Defining client requirements -Implement company, and where applicable client/ project policies and procedures. -Assist in developing the knowledge and skills, including assisting in training and technical development of less experienced team members. -Responsibility for Civil & Structural discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation -Design of new structures, assessment of historic structures, checking and approving Civil & Structural documentation from subordinates. -Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures, and maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards. -Optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. -Communicate appropriately with other departments, project personnel, vendors and clients. -Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan -Planning and delivering project tasks undertaken by the Civil & Structural team -Advice and guidance on specialist discipline matters relating to nuclear and energy sector requirements, regulations, latest technologies and industry best practice. -Production of high-quality Civil & Structural engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction -Supporting the PM in identifying change, progress reporting, tracking of issues, risks and resolutions -Communicate effectively with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed. -Development of specifications and sub-contract SOW’s including GI / SI contamination scopes -Line-manage a team of civil engineers carrying out performance management, team development, work allocation and administration of company line-management processes. -Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with. -Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers

Requirements

  • beng
  • chartership
  • project mgmt
  • risk mgmt
  • cscs
  • clearance

What You Bring

-Further industry recognised training and qualifications -Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries. -Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering -Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements -Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers. -Requirements Management experience -Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts -Project Management experience -Security Clearance -CSCS or CCNSG -Chartership with ICE or IStructE -Experience with new and historic structures, optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. -Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards -Significant and proven UK experience in infrastructure at all stages of the project lifecycle, experience within the Nuclear and Energy sector will be highly advantageous. -Line Management / Team Manager experience

The Company

About Costain Group Plc

-A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK. -Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors. -Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients. -Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure. -Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes. -Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management. -Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy

Defence

Road

Rail

Integrated Transport

Nuclear

Utilities