Principal CS&A Engineer

Are you a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a MEng (or equivalent) qualification and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary CS&A engineering teams on complex, highly regulated projects? Have you successfully…

Contract type Contract
Posted 30 September 2026

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Are you a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a MEng (or equivalent) qualification and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary CS&A engineering teams on complex, highly regulated projects?

Have you successfully delivered Civil, Structural & Architectural design packages within a nuclear or similarly regulated environment, including stakeholder management, design substantiation, risk mitigation and delivery partner coordination?

Ready to influence the delivery of some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant infrastructure projects while leading high-performing engineering teams and shaping the next generation of nuclear programmes?

The Opportunity Due to sustained project growth and an expanding portfolio of major nuclear and infrastructure programmes, we are seeking experienced Principal CS&A Engineers to play a pivotal role in the delivery of nationally important projects across our office network within the UK - Stockton, Newcastle, Bristol, Gloucester, Glasgow, Westlakes and Warrington.

The Role Working for a well-established engineering and project delivery organisation with a strong presence across the nuclear sector, you'll join a collaborative, technically driven environment where safety, innovation and engineering excellence sit at the heart of everything we do. As a Principal CS&A Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, influence key project decisions, manage critical stakeholder interfaces and drive the successful delivery of complex design solutions within highly regulated environments.
We're looking for Chartered Engineers with proven leadership experience, strong technical credibility in Civil, Structural and Architectural engineering, and a track record of delivering design packages within regulated industries, ideally nuclear

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Leading a team of CS&A engineers and architects in the definition, implementation and delivery of specified functional works that achieves safety, functional and business requirements.
Key role holder within the Engineering team on the project.
Delivery of the civil, structural, and architectural design.
Manage the interface to and between key Delivery Partners and the design team.
Understanding of the commercial implications of products, scope and package
Delivery of substantiation and other approvals.
Risk identification with proposed resolution / mitigation.
Production of Schedule and identification of key milestones.
Develop deliverables list and format (drawings, specifications, reports, BIM etc.)You will have the following qualifications & experience
Higher Education Qualification in Engineering (or equivalent) subject- MEng (preferred)
 Appropriate (Engineering or Scientific) Institution Membership- Chartered Engineer
Background engineering experience demonstrating a record of successful delivery including recent positions influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel
Experience of working within a regulated and quality assured system (preferably nuclear) in roles where professional judgement is the key attributeThe setting for the role The role will be office based with visits to site as required. A safety induction will be provided

Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, then apply now or contact Gill James via Linkedin.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

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