Job Description
Work Environment
You will join a recently created Tractebel entity with very ambitious goals and exceptional projects. Created to support New Build projects localized in the UK, the entity’s mission is to promote Tractebel as a key player of the nuclear business in the UK. The Consortium SICOS (composed of Tractebel, Egis, and Setec) is in charge of the design and detailing of the reinforced concrete structures of the Nuclear Island of Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear Power Plant, currently one of the world’s largest construction projects. HPC is set to be the benchmark for future construction of similar projects in the UK. This is a great way to be exposed to the latest technology and digital construction methods with 3D BIM rebar modeling on such a large industrial project. You will be part of a dynamic, highly motivated, and multicultural team. This position is a great opportunity for you to develop your professional and personal skills and work on a globally recognized project.
Job Profile
We are looking for a motivated Civil Engineer to work on the design and construction of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power plant. As part of the Joint Design Office (JDO), your responsibilities will include managing and treating the site change requests respecting the design intent, project specifications, and deadlines. You will support the Civil Team of the Nuclear Island in optimizing the design received from the Back office. You will be supported by an experienced team composed of Detailers, BIM Coordinators, and Senior Engineers who will help you in your daily tasks. You will report to the area pilot. You will be involved in the activities undertaken by our site-based team, which will include:
- Responding to civil works contractor’s queries related to the design packages released by the Back-Office.
- Handling Request For Information (RFI) and providing clarification to the site.
- Evaluating Field Change Requests (FCR) from the site and assessing their feasibility.
- Coordinating with the drafting team managing the implementation of the design modifications in the 3D models and 2D drawings.
- Reviewing Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) from the civil works contractor and assessing the proposed repair solution or proposing additional measures.
- Conducting quick assessments on reinforcement concrete issues (hand calculations) and communicating with the back-office team as appropriate.
- Communicating with the Client team on site as appropriate.
- Conducting site visits to analyze potential issues or requests.
Essential Experience:
- Experience in Civil or Structural Engineering with at least 3 years of proven experience in the field.
- Towards or have chartership status with either the ICE or the IStructE.
- Experience in reinforced concrete calculation and design.
- Experience in nuclear or complex industrial projects.
- Familiarity with relevant technical Codes of Practice and industry Standards (ETC-C, Eurocodes, and British Standard).
- Experience in reinforced concrete detailing.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Individual who can work collaboratively within a multicultural team.
- Self-motivated towards improving personal performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Enjoy new challenges and are keen to learn and willing to take responsibility while also wanting to support others within our team.
What We Offer
- Opportunity for quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Flexible work patterns.
- Allowance for working on site office.
- Trainings to develop your skills inside our team.
- Membership subscriptions - Subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per person per annum to support your career development.
- Holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
- Career evolution.