Assistant Technical Manager - Ground Engineering (Sizewell C)

Overview

Assist technical delivery of ground engineering work packages for Sizewell C project.

Key Responsibilities

• technical support
• technical review
• design review
• structural repair
• solution development
• documentation prep

Tasks

-Represent VSL in technical discussions with clients and stakeholders. -Provide hands-on technical support to project teams to help meet programme, cost, quality, and safety targets. -Collaborate with VSL International’s Technical Centres and external partners. -Participate in technical reviews and contribute to value engineering during tenders. -Take ownership of specific technical packages under the guidance of the Senior Technical Manager. -Work closely with UK and international teams to promote VSL’s technical capabilities. -Engage in knowledge-sharing initiatives and support the continuous improvement of technical processes. -Support the coordination of technical engineers and draftspersons in the UK. -Assist in managing technical aspects of projects from tender through execution. -Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures. -Contribute to the development of innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions. -Assist in preparing technical documentation, case studies, and marketing content. -Support the coordination and review of design activities in line with ISO procedures, Eurocodes, and industry standards. -Participate in training and development activities to prepare for a future Technical Manager role.

Requirements

• plaxis
• safe
• eurocodes
• chartered
• 7‑12 yrs
• degree

What You Bring

-Legal right to work in the UK. -Familiarity with Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM, and HSEQ standards. -Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., Plaxis, Frew, Wallap) and structural software (e.g. SAFE, SAP2000) and standard office tools. -Willingness to be based in Ipswich at our site office. -Chartered status (MICE, MIStructE, or similar) or near chartered. -7–12 years of post-graduate experience in a contractor or consultancy environment. -Candidates with less experience will be considered for a Senior Engineer role. -Degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or related discipline). -Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a keen eye for detail. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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About Vsl International Ltd.

-Engineers complex infrastructure such as cable-stayed and post-tensioned bridges, tunnels, earth-retaining walls, and heavy-lift installations. -Delivers ground-engineering solutions including foundations, soil improvement, and deep anchoring for transport, energy, and building projects. -Excels in structural preservation, including the repair, strengthening, and retrofitting of heritage, transport, and energy facilities. -Notable projects include the Tsing Ma Bridge, Petronas Towers sky-bridge, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Metro, and lifting components of the Large Hadron Collider. -Combines Swiss engineering rigor with global innovation through its manufacturing plants and technical centers worldwide.

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