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Senior Structural Engineer Location: Taunton, Somerset | Multidisciplinary Consultancy Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for your next career move? We are seeking a talented Senior Structural Engineer to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy at its Taunton office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with 5+ years' experience to work on a varied portfolio of projects, collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines, and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. The Role As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be involved in the design and delivery of a diverse range of structural engineering projects, working closely with colleagues, clients and other design professionals. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute technical expertise and help support the continued growth of the structural engineering team. Key Responsibilities of this Senior Structural Engineer role: • Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion., • Undertake structural analysis, calculations and detailed design across a range of building projects., • Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation., • Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other members of the multidisciplinary team., • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers where required., • Help ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. About You We are looking for a motivated and technically capable senior structural engineer who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment. You will ideally have: • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification., • At least 5 years' relevant structural engineering experience, ideally within a consultancy environment., • Strong knowledge of structural design principles, relevant British Standards and Eurocodes., • Experience using structural analysis and design software., • Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills., • The ability to manage your workload, work to deadlines and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Chartered or near-chartered status would be advantageous. Why Join? • The opportunity to work on a varied and interesting project portfolio., • A collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment., • Opportunities for professional development and career progression., • The chance to take on greater responsibility and contribute to the success of a growing team., • A role based in the attractive Somerset town of Taunton. Apply Now If you are a Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years' experience and are looking for a new challenge within a multidisciplinary consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity and take the next step in your structural engineering career.

Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks/Civils) Taunton £80,000 to £100,000 + Company Car + Fuel Card + Progression Are you a Quantity Surveyor with a background in groundworks or civils who is commutable to the Taunton area looking to join a close-knit family run Groundworks contractor who offers competitive salary and has great opportunities for progression? Do you want to join a fast growing family run Groundworks and civils contractor that looks after their staff, offers a great package with a competitive salary and gives you the opportunity to progress with the company all the way to directorship? In this role the successful quantity surveyor would be in charge of detailed cost estimates, collaboration with engineers, regular reports on projects and forecasts, assist the resolving of any disputes related to cost and contracts as well as preparing tendering documents. This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with a background in the civil or groundworks industry looking for a new challenge within a growing family run company where you will be the go-to technical expert for Quantity Surveying. • Primarily office based with some hybrid flexibility, • Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, and overheads., • Assist in resolving any disputes related to costs or contracts during the project execution phase., • Prepare tender documents and assist in the evaluation of bids from contractors., • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects,, • Quantity Surveyor with a background in Civils or groundworks, • Commutable to Taunton, • Full UK driving license Reference : BBBH27015 Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, Groundworks, Civils, House building, Civil Engineer, Estimator, Tendering, Construction, Materials, project, expenditure, Taunton, South West #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Construction Piping Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of one of Europe's largest and most complex engineering programmes. Day-to-day, you'll be required to: • Leading the development and delivery of piping and mechanical construction work packages to support site installation activities., • Coordinating with engineering teams, contractors and client stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant and construction-ready., • Supporting and guiding construction personnel, providing technical expertise to enable safe and efficient project delivery., • Monitoring progress against project schedules and prioritising key deliverables to achieve programme milestones., • Championing nuclear safety, quality standards and continuous improvement throughout the construction lifecycle. This is a full-time, onsite role based at Hinkley Point C. The working pattern is Monday to Friday. Accommodation and travel expenses are paid. • Proven experience delivering mechanical and piping systems on large-scale construction or engineering projects., • Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, power generation, oil and gas, defence, rail or petrochemical industries., • Strong understanding of construction work packages, technical documentation and installation processes., • Experience coordinating contractors, engineers and client stakeholders across complex project environments., • Knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards., • Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience., The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Construction Piping Engineer at our Hinkley Point C site. This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station's vast network of rooms., We're Cavendish Nuclear - a team of c5,000 specialists and a core part of Babcock International Group. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. Across clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning, your work will contribute to projects that are critical to energy security and national protection. Together, we're shaping a future that lasts - not only through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. Join us and discover how far we can go, together. • Generous holiday allowance, • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance, • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+, • Employee share scheme, • Employee shopping savings portal, • Payment of Professional Fees, • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave, • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually., • 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity, • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Taunton, GB, TA5 1UD Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Construction Piping Engineer at our Hinkley Point C site. This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s vast network of rooms. As a Construction Piping Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of one of Europe's largest and most complex engineering programmes. Day-to-day, you’ll be required to: • Leading the development and delivery of piping and mechanical construction work packages to support site installation activities., • Coordinating with engineering teams, contractors and client stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant and construction-ready., • Supporting and guiding construction personnel, providing technical expertise to enable safe and efficient project delivery., • Monitoring progress against project schedules and prioritising key deliverables to achieve programme milestones., • Championing nuclear safety, quality standards and continuous improvement throughout the construction lifecycle. This is a full-time, onsite role based at Hinkley Point C. The working pattern is Monday to Friday. Accommodation and travel expenses are paid. • Proven experience delivering mechanical and piping systems on large-scale construction or engineering projects., • Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, power generation, oil and gas, defence, rail or petrochemical industries., • Strong understanding of construction work packages, technical documentation and installation processes., • Experience coordinating contractors, engineers and client stakeholders across complex project environments., • Knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards., • Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience., • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance, • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+, • Employee share scheme, • Employee shopping savings portal, • Payment of Professional Fees, • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave, • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually., • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity, • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We’re Cavendish Nuclear — a team of c5,000 specialists and a core part of Babcock International Group. Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. Across clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning, your work will contribute to projects that are critical to energy security and national protection. Together, we’re shaping a future that lasts — not only through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. #CAVDESTNUC #LI-JW1 #CAV-BAU-WC #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview As a Civil Engineer in the Taunton Infrastructure team, you contribute to drainage, highway and infrastructure design for diverse public and private schemes. You will work alongside engineers and technicians to deliver outputs on time while developing toward a Senior Engineer role. The role offers mentoring, training, and a clear progression path within a collaborative, community-focused culture. You will impact local development through sustainable drainage, S277/S38 and S104 approvals, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Pay / Benefitscompetitive salarypension planholidaysfree private medical insurancediscounted gym membershipflexible working arrangements ResponsibilitiesPrepare drainage strategies, calculations and SuDS reports for planningCreate plans and drawings across development stages from concept to constructionDesign Earthworks, Pavement, Drainage and prepare related specificationsPerform QA checks to ensure high-quality design deliveryLiaise with Local Authorities and stakeholders to secure approvalsCollaborate with clients, third parties and multi-disciplinary teams on project aspectsAssist during construction including site queries and inspectionsMentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth Key requirementsCivil Engineering degree or equivalentExperience in Infrastructure DesignExperience with SuDS design and current standardsExperience coordinating with other disciplines and stakeholdersExperience with Contractors and supervising construction worksExperience with S278 and S38 highway schemes and managing approvalsKnowledge of S104 and S106 for drainageAbility to represent the employer client-facingAbility to work independentlyProficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Infodrainage or MicroDrainageClient-facing communicationTeam mentoring and coachingCollaborative mindsetSuDS designDrainage design and land drainage solutionsEarthworks, Pavement and Drainage design

Required to oversee the engineering capacity on civil engineering projects for a well known business. • Site Setting out, • As Builts, • Value Engineering with the Project Managers, • Can use any machine: Leica, Topcon, Trimble etc One of the UK’s best known and respected Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractors that operates on projects ranging from £2m - £25m in the South West needs solid Site Engineer. The South West region plan is to have steady growth and stability in an already mature client base with work available in core civil engineering and groundworks markets. • Commercial, • Technology, • Motorsport, • Heavy industry, • Ground beams and floor slabs, • Pile caps, • Foundations, • Retaining walls, • Substructures, • Reinforced concrete sub-structures, • Reinforced concrete super-structures, • Complex formwork installations, • Basements, • External works, • Hard landscaping Salary to suit experience level – circa £50,000 - £90,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr

A respected Civil Engineering contractor in the South West is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee engineering capacities on various civil engineering projects.The role involves site setting out, collaboration for value engineering, and working across several sectors including commercial and he