Do you have hold Extensive experience in concrete and reinforced steel design on highly regulated projects? And strong experience in seismic analysis? Are you experienced in design of civil engineering solutions to American codes? Would you like to join a leading consultancy at the forefront of the Nuclear and Defence industry? The opportunity Our client is currently seeking a Principal Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer to join our growing Energy division. This is an exciting time to get involved as we support a major client’s UK nuclear fleet through significant transformation and collaborate with developers of next-generation small modular reactors. Our work spans a wide range of areas—including Licensing, New Build, Power Generation, Life Extension, and Defueling—making our expertise highly sought after across the nuclear industry. Their aim is to advance new nuclear technologies while ensuring the continued safe operation of existing power stations—playing a key role in helping the UK meet its Net Zero carbon goals. The role In this role as a Principal Civil and Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading civil engineering activities, delivering complex engineering solutions to time, cost and quality on projects of varying sizes. This role will be based in either Warrington/Bristol/Newcastle/Gloucester Your duties and responsibilities will be Working within integrated multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high profile projects Manage programmes and resources, delivering to time and budget Take ownership of technical challenges, develop a strategy and implement the solution through engagement with internal and external stakeholders Deliver technical solutions, via analysis and design Produce and review design deliverables (assumption notes, technical specifications and calculation notes, etc) Work with international SMR developers to pass through the Office of Nuclear Regulation’s Generic Design Assessment process. Review and justify design decisions to the ONR. Fulfil and take ownership of CDM responsibilities. Support preparation of fee proposals. You will have the following qualifications & experience MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering or other relevant degree level qualification Chartered with relevant institution (e.g., ICE or IStructE) Ability to work within, and where required, lead a design team, and also able to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams Previous experience in the design and/or construction of civil engineering solutions using American codes SASSI 2000, ACS SASSI, SHAKE expertise LS-DYNA expertise Concrete design expertise (American Concrete Institute ACI 318, ACI 349) Steel design expertise (American Institute of Steel Construction AISC 360, AISC 341, AISC N690) Seismic analysis (American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ASCE 7) Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment Demonstrable experience in the design of heavy infrastructure projects, nuclear or regulated industry Knowledge and understanding of UK Nuclear Regulatory process in field of civil engineering is desirable. The setting for the role Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licenced site. These can include, nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gasses, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site. Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity to progress to the next step of your career as a Civil and Structural Engineer and have the skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contact Callum Jones via LinkedIn. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.