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.