Senior Designer - Civil & Structures - AXIOM

Principal CS&A Designer

Westlakes, Cumbria (Hybrid - 1-2 Days On Site)
£41-£45 per hour (Inside IR35)
Long-Term Contract

Design the Future of Nuclear Infrastructure

We're looking for an experienced Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Designer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting a major nuclear programme in Cumbria.
This role sits within the Analytical Services Portfolio, where you'll provide technical CS&A design support across a variety of multidisciplinary projects. Working on both new and existing facilities, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality engineering designs from concept through to detailed design, helping deliver essential infrastructure within one of the UK's most highly regulated environments.

The Role

As Principal CS&A Designer, you will:

Produce high-quality civil and structural engineering designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Deliver design solutions from concept, preliminary and detailed stages through to implementation.
Support multidisciplinary engineering teams across a range of analytical services projects.
Review project documentation to ensure compliance with standards, procedures and best practice.
Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to develop practical, buildable design solutions.
Ensure designs meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

You'll be an experienced CS&A Designer with a strong background delivering engineering design within highly regulated industries.
You'll ideally have:

Around 5 years' experience in civil and structural design.
Proven experience producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects, ideally within nuclear, defence or other highly regulated sectors.
Knowledge of engineering design principles and lifecycle design.
Understanding of British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant engineering legislation.
Experience with reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, drainage and earthworks design.
Familiarity with nuclear industry standards and document management systems.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience

Experience using Gimage or similar design/document management systems.
Previous work supporting brownfield or asset care projects.
Understanding of the requirements for working within licensed nuclear facilities.

Security Requirements

Candidates should be eligible to obtain:

BPSS Clearance
Sellafield Site Clearance (SC desirable)
P4 Pass (required before commencing project work)

Why Apply?

Competitive £41-£45/hour Inside IR35
Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week on site at Westlakes, Cumbria
Long-term contract on a high-profile nuclear programme
Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
Excellent opportunity to further develop your career in the UK nuclear sector
If you're an experienced Principal CS&A Designer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed