Principal Stress Engineer
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£46,800
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SOC 2122 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
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About the role
Senior or Principal Stress EngineerA vacancy has arisen for a Senior or Principal Stress Engineer within the Analysis Team based at our Warrington or Didcot offices.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
We are looking for a focused, enthusiastic and skilled Senior/Principal Engineer to join the Analysis Team and to integrate with project design teams as required.
You will be delivering finite element solutions and manual calculations to support design and installation consultancy projects for internal and external clients. Senior/Principal Stress Engineers are responsible for a complete package of work, normally in the form of a Calculation or FE Analysis report.
You may be responsible for the checking and approval of deliverables as well as ensuring that industry standards and quality procedures are met.
Safety in design is NUVIA's highest priority and the Senior/Principal Engineer is a fundamental role in achieving this. Key responsibilities as a Senior or Principal Stress Engineer:Working in the NUVIA Analysis Team you will report to the Analysis team leader and be responsible for:Carrying out FE analysis and hand calculations for consultancy projects for the substantiation of designsSupervise colleagues and coordinate small teams, depending on experience, and be responsible for the quality of outputThis role would be customer facing and include supporting our clients in the identification and clarification of their requirementsCreating analysis reports, technical requirements, plans and estimatesEnsure tasks are carried out to the required scope and budget constraintsChecking calculations and analysis by other engineersDeveloping junior engineers or subcontractors through task supervisionQualifications & ExperienceEssential: A passion for engineering and problem solving, with an excellent grasp of mechanical concepts and all types of loading, stress and failure,Expertise in hand and FEA calculations and either ANSYS, CAESAR II, LS-DYNA, Hyperworks, or Staad Pro/Robot,Understanding of Industry codes and standards,Demonstrable performance in technical leadership, delivery within time and budget constraints, rigour and commitment to customer requirements, desire to improve our business, development/supervision of other engineers,Excellent written and verbal communication skills in client-facing roles, to present results and formal analys
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
We are looking for a focused, enthusiastic and skilled Senior/Principal Engineer to join the Analysis Team and to integrate with project design teams as required.
You will be delivering finite element solutions and manual calculations to support design and installation consultancy projects for internal and external clients. Senior/Principal Stress Engineers are responsible for a complete package of work, normally in the form of a Calculation or FE Analysis report.
You may be responsible for the checking and approval of deliverables as well as ensuring that industry standards and quality procedures are met.
Safety in design is NUVIA's highest priority and the Senior/Principal Engineer is a fundamental role in achieving this. Key responsibilities as a Senior or Principal Stress Engineer:Working in the NUVIA Analysis Team you will report to the Analysis team leader and be responsible for:Carrying out FE analysis and hand calculations for consultancy projects for the substantiation of designsSupervise colleagues and coordinate small teams, depending on experience, and be responsible for the quality of outputThis role would be customer facing and include supporting our clients in the identification and clarification of their requirementsCreating analysis reports, technical requirements, plans and estimatesEnsure tasks are carried out to the required scope and budget constraintsChecking calculations and analysis by other engineersDeveloping junior engineers or subcontractors through task supervisionQualifications & ExperienceEssential: A passion for engineering and problem solving, with an excellent grasp of mechanical concepts and all types of loading, stress and failure,Expertise in hand and FEA calculations and either ANSYS, CAESAR II, LS-DYNA, Hyperworks, or Staad Pro/Robot,Understanding of Industry codes and standards,Demonstrable performance in technical leadership, delivery within time and budget constraints, rigour and commitment to customer requirements, desire to improve our business, development/supervision of other engineers,Excellent written and verbal communication skills in client-facing roles, to present results and formal analys
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is reports, adapting styles as appropriate,Aptitude for working creatively within multi-disciplinary project teams, integrating stress analysis into the design process,First or upper second-class degree in a relevant mechanical subject.Desirable:Experience in the nuclear sector,Experience of wider design process, ability to develop technical deliverables such as drawings and specs outside of analysis work, with broad experience of requirements, drawing production, materials and manufacturing methods,Understanding of Inventor & AutoCAD of general 3D design tools,Knowledge analytical principles and methods related to Dynamic loading and response, Fatigue & Fracture, Seismic, Blast, Thermal or Fluids,Ability to apply the following Industry Standards: Eurocodes, BS EN 13001, BS 2573, ASME III & VIII, BS EN 13480, ANSI B31.3 or B31.1,CEng / Member of a relevant institution (IMechE or IET).Employee Staff Benefits:8.5% Employer Pension Contribution with Life Assurance CoverPrivate Medical Scheme
- Employee Share SchemeFlexible and hybrid working, in agreement with local line management.25 Days Annual Leave (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.Salary Sacrifice Schemes18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay
- (+21w SMP)In Partnership with Trade UnionsPersonal Development & Further Education SupportLong Service & Recognition AwardsFantastic Employee DiscountsFree Employee Assistance Programme
- After 1 year of service.NUVIA UK
- a subsidiary of VINCI construction
- is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.NUVIA UK 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.EntitéNUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde.
NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation.
NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde.
En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année.
Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.En BrefCatégorie :INGENIERIE / ETUDES / METHODES"_TS_72b5befa-c026-4c67-aa1d-3569afe46feaRéférence :2 Code client :2763Lieu :Warrington, Angleterre, Royaume-UniType de contrat :Contrat à durée indéterminée
NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde.
En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année.
Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.En BrefCatégorie :INGENIERIE / ETUDES / METHODES"_TS_72b5befa-c026-4c67-aa1d-3569afe46feaRéférence :2 Code client :2763Lieu :Warrington, Angleterre, Royaume-UniType de contrat :Contrat à durée indéterminée
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sampleSOC 2122
- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.