Principal Civil Engineer
Added 10 Oct · still live
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£50,400
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and NUVIA is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Position – Principal Civil Engineer
Location – Warrington
Reference – TS120
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.
The Principal Civil Engineer will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the off‑site Associated Development (AD) infrastructure required for the Project. You will be part of the Project Client Technical Team, reporting to the Associated Development Lead, and will work within a multi‑disciplinary environment during a fast‑paced and evolving programme.
Principal Accountabilities:
Location – Warrington
Reference – TS120
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.
The Principal Civil Engineer will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the off‑site Associated Development (AD) infrastructure required for the Project. You will be part of the Project Client Technical Team, reporting to the Associated Development Lead, and will work within a multi‑disciplinary environment during a fast‑paced and evolving programme.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Define and develop the civil engineering requirements for all Associated Development (AD) facilities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, regulatory needs, and client specifications.
- Lead and coordinate early site assessment activities, including geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, and access‑related considerations to inform concept and outline design.
- Oversee development of civil layouts and infrastructure concepts for AD facilities such as the Park & Ride, Logistics Centre/Lorry Park, Workers’ Accommodation Campus, fabrication centre, Marine Offloading Facility (MOLF), and Transfer Node Facility.
- Maintain ownership of civil engineering inputs to AD scope, requirements, interfaces, and design changes, ensuring design intent is preserved and deviations are managed through due process.
- Provide technical oversight and assurance of deliverables prepared by Foundation Engineer, the Technology Provider, and the Owner’s Engineer, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and GBE‑N requirements.
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- 10+ years’ experience in civil engineering within large, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, ideally in the nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering principles across geotechnical, structural, environmental, drainage, utilities, and site development disciplines.
- Demonstrable experience supporting early stage site assessment, planning, consenting, and regulatory processes.
- Proven ability to manage technical interfaces, assess change, and maintain requirements and design intent across complex project scopes.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including regulators, local authorities, consultants, and contractors.
- Experience contributing to design assurance, safety compliance, and quality processes on complex infrastructure programmes.
- Proficiency in civil engineering design tools and digital modelling environments (e.g., BIM) is advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and resolving technical issues.
- 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 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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with NUVIA, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sampleSOC 2121
- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.