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NUVIA, a VINCI subsidiary, is seeking an embedded Lead Geotechnical Engineer within the STEP Design Authority to define and assure the geotechnical design basis for the STEP Prototype Plant.You will guarantee foundation performance, ground stability and soil-structure interaction for safety-classifi

Project Controls Engineer to support the planning, scheduling, cost management, performance reporting, risk management, and change control activities associated with the delivery of STEP construction partner projects. The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective project controls on projects, enabling informed decision‑making, improve project performance, and ensure delivery of programme objectives relating to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and scope. This role will work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering teams, Commercial functions, and client stakeholders to provide accurate and timely project performance information throughout the project lifecycle., Planning & Scheduling • Maintain project cost control systems and monitor budgets, expenditures, commitments, and forecasts., • Perform earned value analysis and assess cost variances against approved baselines., • Prepare cost reports and forecasts while ensuring compliance with financial governance requirements., • Produce project dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports for management and client stakeholders., • Analyse schedule, cost, risk, and progress data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities., • Deliver accurate weekly and monthly project controls reporting to support decision‑making., • Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of project risks and opportunities., • Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and associated tracking mechanisms., • Facilitate risk workshops and contribute to qualitative and quantitative risk analysis activities., • Support and administer project change management processes and controls., • Assess schedule and cost impacts of proposed changes and maintain change records., • Ensure approved changes are incorporated into project baselines, schedules, and forecasts., • Collaborate with project, engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment., • Build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to support project delivery., • Contribute to governance reviews, project meetings, and programme reporting activities., • Support the development and enhancement of project controls processes, systems, and standards., • Promote best‑practice project controls methodologies across the project team., • Contribute to lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives, • Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline., • Demonstrable experience in project controls, planning or programme controls within large-scale infrastructure, nuclear, energy or major construction projects., • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6., • Experience in developing and managing complex integrated construction schedules., • Practical experience undertaking or supporting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)., • Strong understanding of critical path methodology, schedule assurance and schedule performance reporting., • Experience developing project dashboards, progress reporting and forecasting., • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Experience with QSRA tools such as PRA, Safran Risk, Acumen Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk or equivalent., • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)., • Experience working under NEC contracts., • Professional membership with APM, ACostE or PMI., • Project Controls, Planning or Risk Management certification. If you can demonstrate experience in approximately 60% of the roles and responsibilities outlined, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that the right candidate may not meet every requirement and can bring transferable skills and behaviours, with the potential to develop further in the role. ILIOS is the Construction Partner for the UK's STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK's world-leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire. ILIOS is a consortium led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, supported by AECOM, AL_A and Turner & Townsend, bringing together extensive experience across major national infrastructure, nuclear and safety-critical engineering, complex site transformation, programme and cost management, and world-class design. Working as part of the public-private sector integrated team led by UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), ILIOS is embedded in the programme as STEP transitions from planning into delivery. The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply-chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme. The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK's transition to clean energy and supports STEP's mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world-leading fusion supply chain, creating long-term economic and skills opportunities for the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Location: Candidates can be based at either of the below sites on a hybrid basis – 3 days per week site/office presence as a minimum. • West Burton Power Station, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BL, • Culham Campus, Abingdon OX14 3EB We are actively recruiting on either a permanent or contract basis. If contract, in initial duration will be 12 months. There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience. • A coherent and regulator-ready Environment Case aligned with the STEP design and Safety Case. Clear definition and implementation of environmental and sustainability strategies., • Environmental requirements embedded within the engineering design, decision-making and delivery process, • Robust assessments, models, and inventories covering noise, air quality, watercourses, waste, emissions, and other relevant environmental impacts., • Effective management of environmental risks and mitigation measures across programmes., • Progressive validation of environmental data, impacts and commitments as the design matures. The service should provide specialist input to design, assessment, regulatory submissions, and programme delivery activities, operating closely with safety, engineering, and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). • Lead development and maintenance of the Environment Case., • Define and communicate environmental and sustainability strategy for plant design., • Integrate design for environment through BAT assessments, ENVID workshops, and environmental modelling., • Maintain plant-wide waste and emissions inventories (radiological and non-radiological)., • Assess environmental risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalat[e] issues appropriately., • Assess environmental risks, define mitigation strategies and support their implementation., • Resolve environmental interfaces and trade-offs across engineering disciplines and delivery teams., • Provide training and capability development on environmental legislation and requirements., • The service provider shall demonstrate extensive experience delivering environmental engineering activities within large, complex programmes., • Expert knowledge of environmental legislation and standards., • Proven application of BAT and ENVID methodologies., • The capability to operate effectively within a multi-disciplinary, high-hazard engineering environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor! Location: West Burton Hours: 45 hours per week - Enjoy some flexibility on hours; just let us know what works for you! Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Kier Nuvia Joint Venture (KNJV) within the STEP Programme. You will play a pivotal role in delivering package proposals and ensuring exceptional value for money management. Your contributions will help maximize profitability, improve cash flow, and manage commercial risks while fostering strong client relationships. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will: • Support the delivery of commercial objectives, profitability targets, and cash performance across the programme., • Provide commercial advice to project teams and develop detailed cost forecasts and performance reports., • Administer NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, and contractual notices., • Manage subcontractors from procurement through to final account, fostering collaborative relationships throughout., • Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, while mentoring junior team members. This role is perfect for you if: • You have significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence, or complex construction projects., • You possess demonstrable experience in managing complex subcontract procurement and commercial package management., • You have a thorough understanding of the NEC suite of contracts., • You excel in cost planning, forecasting, and reporting, with excellent negotiation skills., • You can think strategically, manage risk effectively, and build strong stakeholder relationships. We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy: • Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses., • Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance., • Opportunities for professional development and career growth. and At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. As a Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat all applicants fairly and do not discriminate based on conviction history. We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier! #J-18808-Ljbffr

VINCI is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead the Environment Case for STEP design alignment and regulatory readiness. You will embed environmental requirements within engineering delivery, coordinating with IPTs and safety teams to ensure robust strategies. The role requires detailed environmental modelling, risk assessment, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across UK projects in nuclear, defence, and energy sectors. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Location: Candidates can be based at either of the below sites on a hybrid basis – 3 days per week site/office presence as a minimum. • West Burton Power Station, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BL, • Culham Campus, Abingdon OX14 3EB We are actively recruiting on either a permanent or contract basis. If contract, in initial duration will be 12 months. There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience. To provide an embedded Lead Geotechnical Engineer within the STEP Design Authority (DA) to define, integrate and assure the geotechnical design basis for the STEP Prototype Plant (SPP). The role exists to guarantee foundation performance, ground stability and soil–structure interaction for safety‑classified and non‑safety‑classified structures under normal, seismic, extreme and faulted conditions, ensuring geotechnical risks are demonstrably ALARP and suitably justified for the DCO, nuclear safety case and construction phases. • A STEP site geotechnical design basis that is coherent, traceable and defensible for DCO and nuclear safety case purposes., • Clear demonstration that ground‑related hazards (e.g. liquefaction, settlement, slope failure) are identified, mitigated and managed across the plant lifecycle., • Assured foundation and earthworks solutions for heavy, safety‑significant fusion structures., • Integration of geotechnical data and assumptions into STEP’s digital twin and information management environment, supporting configuration control and long‑term traceability., • Geotechnical evidence packs suitable for:, • DCO submission and Examination, • Safety Case (PCSR / PSR inputs), • Independent assurance and regulatory scrutiny, • Define and maintain the geotechnical design basis and parameters, aligned with STEP safety functional requirements and classification., • Assess and manage liquefaction, total and differential settlement, bearing capacity and slope stability risks for the SPP site., • Develop and assure ground improvement strategies appropriate for large, heavily‑loaded, vibration‑ and seismic‑sensitive nuclear structures., • Provide authoritative input to:, • Seismic hazard response and load transfer, • Blast and extreme event assessments, • Soil–structure interaction modelling, • Integrate geotechnical data, models and assumptions into the STEP digital twin, supporting lifecycle change control and traceability., • Support safety case authors by providing defensible geotechnical arguments, limits and claims., • Interface with civil, structural, seismic, safety, CDM and construction teams to ensure design integration and buildability., • Identify geotechnical risks to programme, safety or cost and support optioneering to reduce uncertainty at early design stages., • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

NUVIA, a VINCI nuclear entity, seeks Environmental Engineer to provide specialist input to design, assessment, regulatory submissions, and programme delivery. You will work with safety, engineering, and IPTs to integrate environmental requirements across plant design. Role requires expert knowledge of environmental legislation, BAT/ENVID methodologies, and experience in large, complex programmes within a multi-disciplinary, high-hazard environment. Growth within a global group is offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Project Controls Engineer to support the planning, scheduling, cost management, performance reporting, risk management, and change control activities associated with the delivery of STEP construction partner projects. The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective project controls on projects, enabling informed decision-making, improve project performance, and ensure delivery of programme objectives relating to safety, quality, cost, schedule and scope. This role will work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering teams, Commercial functions, and client stakeholders to provide accurate and timely project performance information throughout the project lifecycle. • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, baselines, WBS, and execution plans using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools., • Monitor progress, analyse schedule performance, and conduct critical path analysis to identify risks and recovery opportunities., • Facilitate progress reviews and produce short, medium, and long-term look-ahead programmes., • Maintain project cost control systems and monitor budgets, expenditures, commitments, and forecasts., • Perform earned value analysis and assess cost variances against approved baselines., • Prepare cost reports and forecasts while ensuring compliance with financial governance requirements., • Produce project dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports for management and client stakeholders., • Analyse schedule, cost, risk, and progress data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities., • Deliver accurate weekly and monthly project controls reporting to support decision-making., • Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of project risks and opportunities., • Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and associated tracking mechanisms., • Facilitate risk workshops and contribute to qualitative and quantitative risk analysis activities., • Support and administer project change management processes and controls., • Assess schedule and cost impacts of proposed changes and maintain change records., • Ensure approved changes are incorporated into project baselines, schedules, and forecasts., • Collaborate with project, engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment., • Build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to support project delivery., • Contribute to governance reviews, project meetings, and programme reporting activities., • Support the development and enhancement of project controls processes, systems, and standards., • Promote best-practice project controls methodologies across the project team., • Contribute to lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives, • Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline., • Demonstrable experience in project controls, planning or programme controls within large-scale infrastructure, nuclear, energy or major construction projects., • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6., • Experience in developing and managing complex integrated construction schedules., • Practical experience undertaking or supporting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)., • Strong understanding of critical path methodology, schedule assurance and schedule performance reporting., • Experience developing project dashboards, progress reporting and forecasting., • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Experience with QSRA tools such as PRA, Safran Risk, Acumen Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk or equivalent., • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)., • Experience working under NEC contracts., • Professional membership with APM, ACostE or PMI., • Project Controls, Planning or Risk Management certification. If you can demonstrate experience in approximately 60% of the roles and responsibilities outlined, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that the right candidate may not meet every requirement and can bring transferable skills and behaviours, with the potential to develop further in the role. ILIOS is the Construction Partner for the UK’s STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK’s world‑leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire. ILIOS is a consortium led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, supported by AECOM, AL_A and Turner & Townsend, bringing together extensive experience across major national infrastructure, nuclear and safety‑critical engineering, complex site transformation, programme and cost management, and world‑class design. Working as part of the public–private sector integrated team led by UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), ILIOS is embedded in the programme as STEP transitions from planning into delivery. The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply‑chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme. The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy and supports STEP’s mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world‑leading fusion supply chain, creating long‑term economic and skills opportunities for the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr

NUVIA UK is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to embed within the STEP Design Authority for the STEP Prototype Plant. You will define, integrate and assure the geotechnical design basis to guarantee foundation performance, ground stability and soil–structure interaction under normal, seismic, extreme and faulted conditions. The role focuses on ensuring geotechnical risks are ALARP and supported by the DCO, nuclear safety case and construction phases, with collaboration across civil, #J-18808-Ljbffr

The service should provide specialist input to design, assessment, regulatory submissions, and programme delivery activities, operating closely with safety, engineering, and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). • A coherent and regulator-ready Environment Case aligned with the STEP design and Safety Case. Clear definition and implementation of environmental and sustainability strategies., • Environmental requirements embedded within the engineering design, decision-making and delivery process, • Robust assessments, models, and inventories covering noise, air quality, watercourses, waste, emissions, and other relevant environmental impacts., • Effective management of environmental risks and mitigation measures across programmes., • Progressive validation of environmental data, impacts and commitments as the design matures., • Lead development and maintenance of the Environment Case., • Define and communicate environmental and sustainability strategy for plant design., • Integrate design for environment through BAT assessments, ENVID workshops, and environmental modelling., • Maintain plant-wide waste and emissions inventories (radiological and non-radiological)., • Assess environmental risks, develop mitigation strategies, and accelerate issues appropriately., • Assess environmental risks, define mitigation strategies and support their implementation., • Resolve environmental interfaces and trade-offs across engineering disciplines and delivery teams., • Provide training and capability development on environmental legislation and requirements. The service provider shall demonstrate extensive experience delivering environmental engineering activities within large, complex programmes., • Expert knowledge of environmental legislation and standards., • Proven application of BAT and ENVID methodologies., • The capability to operate effectively within a multi-disciplinary, high-hazard engineering environment., • Experience in emergent or first-of-a-kind design environments would be particularly valuable. NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth., • 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

NUVIA UK is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for the West Burton Power Station site in Retford, Nottinghamshire. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours) is based in a hybrid working pattern with telework options. You will lead/own verification activities for STEP IPTs 4 and 5, develop verification plans, and advise cross-disciplinary teams within a major national infrastructure initiative. Working within the STEP consortium and UK Fusion Energy programme, you’ll contribute to #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our STEP Programme team based in West Burton. West Burton with some hybridHours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team at the STEP Programme. You'll be responsible for package proposals and package delivery as these are secured by Kier Nuvia JV. This role offers the chance to be part of a long-term presence at STEP, where you'll contribute through exceptional customer service, relationship building and value for money management. You'll maximise profitability, improve cash flow, manage commercial risk and provide commercial support to project teams whilst maintaining compliance with JV governance procedures and contractual requirements. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the STEP Programme team, supporting them in delivering commercial objectives through proactive contract management, cost control, procurement, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Your day to day will include: • Supporting delivery of programme commercial objectives, profitability targets, cost certainty and cash performance, • Administering contracts in accordance with NEC4 forms of contract, including compensation events, quotations, early warnings and change control, • Managing subcontractors from procurement to final account, including preparation of tender documentation and establishing collaborative relationships, • Developing and maintaining detailed cost forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments and commercial performance reports, • Identifying, evaluating and managing commercial risks and opportunities across assigned packages This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: • You have significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence or complex construction projects, • You have experience managing complex subcontract procurement and commercial package management, • You have a thorough understanding of the NEC suite of contracts, • You possess strong cost planning, forecasting and reporting capability with excellent negotiation and communication skills, • You have the ability to manage risk, change and contractual entitlement in a structured and auditable manner We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our STEP Programme team based in West Burton with some hybrid working. West BurtonHours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to join Kier Nuvia Joint Venture (KNJV) as part of the STEP Programme, where you'll play a key role in delivering package proposals and ensuring exceptional value for money management. You'll be responsible for maximising profitability, improving cash flow, and managing commercial risk whilst supporting our long-term presence at STEP through strong client relationships and outstanding service delivery. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the STEP Programme team, supporting them in delivering commercial objectives through proactive contract management and stakeholder engagement. Your day to day will include: • Supporting delivery of commercial objectives, profitability targets and cash performance across the programme, • Providing commercial advice to project teams and developing detailed cost forecasts and performance reports, • Administering NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and contractual notices, • Managing subcontractors from procurement through to final account, fostering collaborative relationships throughout, • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities, whilst mentoring junior team members This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: • You have significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence or complex construction projects, • You have demonstrable experience managing complex subcontract procurement and commercial package management, • You have a thorough understanding of the NEC suite of contracts, • You possess strong cost planning, forecasting and reporting capability with excellent negotiation skills, • You can think strategically, manage risk effectively and build strong stakeholder relationships We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Location: Candidates can be based at either of the below sites on a hybrid basis – 3 days per week site/office presence as a minimum. • West Burton Power Station, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9BL, • Culham Campus, Abingdon OX14 3EB We are actively recruiting on either a permanent or contract basis. If contract, in initial duration will be 12 months. There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience. To provide an embedded Lead Geotechnical Engineer within the STEP Design Authority (DA) to define, integrate and assure the geotechnical design basis for the STEP Prototype Plant (SPP). The role exists to guarantee foundation performance, ground stability and soil–structure interaction for safety‑classified and non‑safety‑classified structures under normal, seismic, extreme and faulted conditions, ensuring geotechnical risks are demonstrably ALARP and suitably justified for the DCO, nuclear safety case and construction phases. • A STEP site geotechnical design basis that is coherent, traceable and defensible for DCO and nuclear safety case purposes., • Clear demonstration that ground‑related hazards (e.g. liquefaction, settlement, slope failure) are identified, mitigated and managed across the plant lifecycle., • Assured foundation and earthworks solutions for heavy, safety‑significant fusion structures., • Integration of geotechnical data and assumptions into STEP’s digital twin and information management environment, supporting configuration control and long‑term traceability., • Geotechnical evidence packs suitable for:, • DCO submission and Examination, • Safety Case (PCSR / PSR inputs), • Independent assurance and regulatory scrutiny, • Define and maintain the geotechnical design basis and parameters, aligned with STEP safety functional requirements and classification., • Assess and manage liquefaction, total and differential settlement, bearing capacity and slope stability risks for the SPP site., • Develop and assure ground improvement strategies appropriate for large, heavily‑loaded, vibration‑ and seismic‑sensitive nuclear structures., • Provide authoritative input to:, • Seismic hazard response and load transfer, • Blast and extreme event assessments, • Soil–structure interaction modelling, • Integrate geotechnical data, models and assumptions into the STEP digital twin, supporting lifecycle change control and traceability., • Support safety case authors by providing defensible geotechnical arguments, limits and claims., • Interface with civil, structural, seismic, safety, CDM and construction teams to ensure design integration and buildability., • Identify geotechnical risks to programme, safety or cost and support optioneering to reduce uncertainty at early design stages., • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for a Head of Engineering to join our STEP Fusion Programme team based in Culham / West Burton / hybrid, with programme travel. Culham / West Burton / hybrid, with programme travel Full time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead engineering delivery for the UK's pioneering STEP fusion programme. As Head of Engineering for IPT4 Tokamak Complex and Plant Integration, you'll be at the forefront of designing and building a prototype fusion energy power plant. Working as part of ILIOS, the Construction Partner led by Kier and Nuvia, you'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to create safe, compliant, and integrated solutions for this world-leading programme. You'll work across organisational and technical boundaries, maintaining close alignment between teams and the Design Authority to deliver complex buildings, structures, and infrastructure that will house cutting-edge fusion technology. As a Head of Engineering, you'll be working within the IPT4 Tokamak Complex and Plant Integration team, supporting them in delivering engineering design activities across RIBA Stages 1 to 4. Your day to day will include: • Leading the IPT4 engineering organisation and acting as principal engineering adviser to the IPT4 Director on strategy, priorities, performance, and risks, • Delivering coherent, integrated engineering designs for Tokamak Complex buildings, heavy civil structures, waste-management facilities, and building systems, • Integrating civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, control, process, and building-services engineering into a single coordinated design, • Managing engineering interfaces with other IPTs, the Design Authority, site development teams, and maintaining weekly liaison meetings with the Chief Architect Engineer and Civil Engineering Manager, • Ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, buildable, operable, and maintainable whilst preserving approved design intent and promoting engineering excellence This role of Head of Engineering is great for you if: • You hold a degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline and are a Chartered Engineer with membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, • You have significant senior engineering leadership experience on major infrastructure, nuclear, defence, energy, or similarly regulated projects, • You have demonstrable experience leading complex multidisciplinary engineering design across concept and developed-design stages, including RIBA Stages 1 to 4 or equivalent, • You possess deep civil and structural engineering expertise, including reinforced-concrete structures, shielded structures, major industrial facilities, and foundations, • You have excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills with the credibility to advise senior directors and collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a BPSS Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicantswith convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ILIOS is the Construction Partner for the UK’s STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK’s world‑leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire. ILIOS is a consortium led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, supported by AECOM, AL_A and Turner & Townsend, bringing together extensive experience across major infrastructure, nuclear and safety‑critical engineering, complex site transformation, programme and cost management, and world‑class design. Working as part of the public–private sector integrated team led by UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), ILIOS is embedded in the programme as STEP transitions from planning into delivery. The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply‑chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme. The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy and supports STEP’s mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world‑leading fusion supply chain, creating long‑term economic and skills opportunities for the UK. The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of projects, helping to ensure they achieve agreed objectives, timescales, budgets, and quality requirements. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team, the role provides coordination, reporting, governance, stakeholder engagement, and project control support throughout the project lifecycle. The Assistant Project Manager acts as a key point of communication between project stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams, assisting with the management of schedules, risks, issues, actions, costs, and project documentation. The role supports effective decision-making and contributes to the successful delivery of projects in accordance with organisational standards and project management processes. • Support the delivery of projects across all lifecycle phases, including definition, design, procurement, manufacture, construction, and commissioning., • Assist the Project Manager in monitoring project performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and delivery objectives., • Support the management of project scope and the administration of change control processes., • Coordinate project activities to ensure delivery milestones and objectives are achieved., • Support mobilisation of project teams and coordination of project start-up activities., • Assist in the development, maintenance, and communication of Project Management Plans, schedules, and governance arrangements., • Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and support project readiness reviews., • Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and forecasts., • Assist in maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and organisational reporting structures., • Collect, analyse, and report project performance data to support effective project controls., • Assist with cost tracking, commitment management, and cost-to-complete forecasting., • Support procurement activities, including preparation of enquiry documentation and supplier engagement., • Assist with tender evaluations and supplier assessments., • Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and support contract administration activities., • Ensure procurement records and documentation are maintained accurately., • Produce project reports, dashboards, and management information for internal and external stakeholders., • Coordinate project review meetings and maintain actions, decisions, and project records., • Monitor project progress and highlight potential issues, risks, or variances to the Project Manager., • Support governance processes and maintain compliance with project management procedures., • Support communication and collaboration between project teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders., • Contribute to the achievement of project safety, quality, and delivery objectives., • Assist in ensuring project activities comply with company policies and procedures., • Support the identification, assessment, and maintenance of project risks and opportunities., • Assist with the tracking and implementation of risk mitigation actions., • Maintain project risk and issue registers and support escalation processes where required., • Support the development of tender submissions, cost estimates, and project delivery plans., • Assist with proposal preparation and bid activities., • Contribute project management and delivery input to support business development opportunities., • Qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related discipline., • Working towards or holding a recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent)., • Demonstrates professional standards of behaviour and compliance with legal, regulatory, and technical requirements., • Good commercial awareness and understanding of project financial management principles., • Experience within a project, engineering, construction, or programme delivery environment., • Demonstrable experience supporting project delivery, project controls, planning, project engineering, or project coordination activities., • Good organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams., • Developing problem-solving, planning, and risk management skills., • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word., • Full UK driving licence., • 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, plus bank holidays (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, • Gym Discounts *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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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