Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. Vinci scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position - Principal CS&A Engineer
Location - Remote
Reference - TS0102
Travel - Hybrid
Arrangement - Staffed/Contract
NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.
BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.
We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to support delivery of civil/structural subway systems as part of the subways Team in Devonport.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Lead and manage one or more technical design packages ensuring requirements are met through the design process
- Provide technical design guidance and review of sub-contract design to ensure compliance with specifications, technical regulations and standards
- Collaboration across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces
- Maintaining the engineering configuration of the design intent (change control)
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- Design of high complex services subways/routes preferably in a Nuclear/ Regulated environment
- Regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to civil/structural design and construction (including Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM)
- Substantiation of SFR’s when identified within systems to support the nuclear safety case
- Able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle.
- Provide expert advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design.
- Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements.
- Experience of working in BIM environments.
- Awareness of project planning, project management and budgeting.
- Sound understanding of company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures.
- Collaborate with other design houses regarding the proposed works and the required changes to the subways to facilitate their designs.
- Support development and lead implementation of assurance and governance activities for subway remedial works and new design development
Qualifications
- Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer with membership of an accredited body (i.e. ICE) or working towards chartered status. Or significant experience.
Employee Staff Benefits:
- 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Employee Share Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
- 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
- Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
- In partnership with trade unions
- Personal Development & Further Education Support
- Long Service & Recognition Awards
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
*After 1 year of service.
Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

