CS&A Responsible Engineer

Take technical ownership of complex Civil, Structural & Architectural engineering activities, ensuring safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Our Client has a requirement for a CS&A Responsible Engineer, who will be required to work on a staff or contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose:

• Hold full technical accountability for Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) engineering within an assigned area.
• Ensure all engineering activities are delivered safely, compliantly and fit for purpose throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership, governance and assurance across engineering activities.
• Retain responsibility for key engineering decisions, including those undertaken through delegated authority.
• Support the successful delivery of engineering solutions within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and direction for CS&A engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, engineering standards and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain governance, assurance and verification processes.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and support the resolution of complex technical issues.
• Interface with project teams, regulators and assurance bodies to support successful project delivery.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, quality and compliance.
• Provide technical oversight across all stages of project delivery, from concept through to commissioning.
• Manage engineering deviations, non-conformances and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure engineering outputs are delivered in accordance with gated processes and governance requirements.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Strong CS&A engineering background within regulated and safety-critical environments.
• Proven experience with technical accountability and engineering decision-making responsibilities.
• Experience ensuring compliance with engineering, legislative and safety requirements.
• Demonstrable experience establishing governance, assurance and verification processes.
• Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience interfacing with project teams, regulators and assurance organisations.
• Familiarity with engineering governance frameworks and gated project delivery processes.
• Knowledge of planning activities, site master planning and stakeholder engagement is desirable.
• Experience relating to contaminated land, utilities and ground investigations is desirable.
• Understanding of seismic design and heavy industrial or plant-room environments is desirable.
• Experience within the nuclear sector or other high-hazard industries is desirable.
• Knowledge of safety case development and regulatory engagement is desirable.
• Experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle, from concept development through to commissioning.
• Experience managing engineering deviations, non-conformances and improvement initiatives.
• SQEP aligned with SR0698 and ED21 standards.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Extensive CS&A experience suitable for undertaking the responsibilities of a Responsible Engineer.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a recognised professional institution.
• Fellowship or senior membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Training in nuclear safety, functional safety or systems engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in engineering or management.

Additional Information:

• Due to the nature of the work, applicants will need to meet residency requirements for UK Security Clearance.
• Security Clearance is required for this position and candidates must be sole British nationals.
• Eligibility for certain duties may be subject to security and export control restrictions associated with the work being undertaken.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for CS&A Responsible Engineers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.