Structural Product Development Engineer – Design and Detailing

Overview

In this role, you apply structural engineering expertise to support Advanced Manufacturing initiatives and innovative solutions for major nuclear projects. You will shape how designs are manufactured, especially around preassembled reinforcement cages, within the Technology & Innovation team. You’ll drive alignment between design requirements and manufacturing strategies, influence project delivery, and foster practical, buildable solutions for SZC and future initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative permanent works design solutions to support Advanced Manufacturing, especially preassembled reinforcement cages
• Lead technology and innovation initiatives aligning design requirements with manufacturing strategies
• Collaborate with Design Automation and Configuration teams to improve design efficiency, consistency and repeatability
• Identify and develop new product opportunities for the nuclear sector, including advanced precast solutions
• Provide early-stage design input to embed Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) into future nuclear projects
• Deliver structural engineering support across Technology & Innovation activities
• Provide design and detailing input to optimise permanent works for SZC ARMF and implement temporary works optimisation strategies

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Several years’ experience within HPC, SZC, or similar nuclear design organisations
• Strong understanding of nuclear design processes and approvals
• Strong desire for innovation and problem-solving

• Collaborative mindset
• Attention to detail
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Knowledge of relevant nuclear design codes and standards
• Solid grounding in structural behaviour and first-principles engineering
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods, prefabrication and product-based engineering

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