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About Vulcain Engineering Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges. In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC). The Position: Quantity Surveyor Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and cost leadership on a major nuclear decommissioning programme involving complex, multidisciplinary engineering activities. This role will provide quantity surveying expertise to support cost planning, procurement, and commercial decisionmaking across complex engineering and decommissioning projects. You will help ensure value for money, robust cost control, and effective commercial governance throughout project delivery. Some of the main responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor will include: • Support the preparation of cost estimates, feasibility studies, and benchmarking., • Analyse project costings and contribute to budget development., • Assist in preparing tender documentation and evaluating supplier responses., • Manage cost analysis for construction, engineering, and decommissioning work packages., • Provide commercial guidance on procurement strategy and contract management., • Support administration of contracts, including variations, compensation events, and valuations., • Review project risks and support cost impact assessments., • Produce commercial reports and maintain accurate financial records. Preferred Profile: Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following: • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline., • Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional body., • Experience supporting large construction or engineering projects., • Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, and financial control., • Knowledge of NEC or similar contract frameworks., • Ability to analyse data, write reports, and support commercial decisions., • Strong communication and stakeholdermanagement skills., • Experience working in regulated or technical project environments. While we are ideally seeking permanent staff, we may be able to consider other employment types. Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build). Remuneration & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline. We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including: • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations, • Matched Pension Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Private Medical & Dental Insurance, • Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role, • Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel, • Employee Assistance Programme Why join us? At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised. Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position. Equal Opportunities: Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.

About Vulcain Engineering – Civil and Structural Package Manager – Decommissioning Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges. In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC). The Position: Civil & Structural Package Manager Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Package Manager to lead the development and delivery of complex structural engineering solutions within a major nuclear decommissioning programme. This role provides advanced civils and structural engineering expertise to support decommissioning activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and technically robust solutions across a complex infrastructure environment. Some of the main responsibilities of the Civil and Structural Package Manager – Decommissioning will include: • Review and critique the decommissioning strategy, applying extensive structural engineering experience., • Provide expert guidance on programme phasing, priorities, and engineering decision‑making., • Lead or support structural inspections, site characterisation, and assessment of building layouts., • Carry out structural analysis and produce reports, calculations, and design documentation., • Manage structural design data and ensure quality‑controlled publication of documentation., • Deliver structural calculations in accordance with relevant design codes and standards., • Support concept development for complex building structures and prepare for handover to detailed design., • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer within the engineering team Preferred Profile: Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following: • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with Chartered Engineer status., • Extensive experience applying structural design codes and carrying out numerical analysis., • Proven engineering leadership in complex programme environments., • Background working in decommissioning in nuclear or similarly regulated sectors., • Understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to structural engineering., • Ability to supervise, mentor, and quality‑check the work of other engineers., • Experience developing and implementing technical processes and qualification frameworks., • Ideally we are seeking permanent staff, but may be able to consider other employment types. Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build). Remuneration & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline. We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including: • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations, • Matched Pension Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Private Medical & Dental Insurance, • Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role, • Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel, • Employee Assistance Programme Why join us? At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised. Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position. Equal Opportunities: Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.

About Vulcain Engineering – Safety Manager - Decommissioning Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges. In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC). The Position: Safety Manager Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide senior health and safety leadership across a major, high‑hazard nuclear decommissioning programme. This role provides senior health and safety leadership across a large decommissioning programme, ensuring safe operations, strong legal compliance, and continuous improvement in safety culture and performance. Some of the main responsibilities of the Safety Manager will include: • Provide expert advice on legal and organisational safety requirements., • Develop and manage contractor safety induction processes and safety registers., • Analyse compliance data, produce reports, and drive continuous improvement., • Advise on Safety & Health KPIs and their inclusion in contractual frameworks., • Support planning and coordination of safety‑focused progress and coordination meetings., • Act as subject matter expert for operational, legislative, and regulatory safety matters., • Lead implementation and improvement of safety processes aligned with ISO 45001., • Provide governance and oversight of incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions. Preferred Profile: Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following: • Degree in an appropriate field with NEBOSH Diploma as a minimum., • Chartered membership of a recognised safety institution., • Strong knowledge of occupational safety & health management systems and legislation., • Proven leadership experience in construction or decommissioning safety (Fusion, nuclear, or high‑hazard industry experience is desirable)., • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills., • Experience delivering safety campaigns and driving continuous improvement., • Strong analytical and technical report‑writing capabilities., • Ideally we are seeking permanent staff, but may be able to consider other employment types. Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build). Remuneration & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline. We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including: • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations, • Matched Pension Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Private Medical & Dental Insurance, • Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role, • Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel, • Employee Assistance Programme Why join us? At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised. Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position. Equal Opportunities: Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.

A client of mine, a leading Building Surveying consultancy recognised for their technical depth and progressive approach across the industry, is keen to speak with an experienced Senior Associate Building Surveyor to join their Oxford office. This is a pivotal role offering the successful Building Surveyor the chance to lead high-value commissions, shape the strategic direction of the team, and play a key part in the continued growth of a thriving multidisciplinary environment. The Company's Profile With a long-standing presence in the UK property and construction sector, my client is known for delivering professional excellence across a broad range of private and commercial projects. Their reputation has been built on high technical standards, collaborative working, and an unwavering commitment to developing their people. You will be joining a supportive, ambitious team that offers genuine progression opportunities and the autonomy to make a meaningful impact. The Senior Associate Building Surveyor's Role Working as a trusted consultant, you will lead and deliver a variety of professional and project-based Building Surveying services across the private and commercial sectors. The work will primarily be Building Surveying-led, though you will have the chance to deliver wider technical commissions over time. You will act as Lead Consultant on complex projects, prepare technical specifications, oversee tender processes, and liaise closely with planning and building control authorities. You will manage project programmes, ensure technical documentation is of the highest standard, and control budgets to achieve on-time, on-cost delivery. Alongside project delivery, you will support junior colleagues, manage team resources, contribute to departmental strategy, and play an active role in business development. You will also collaborate with in-house colleagues across other disciplines to ensure seamless project outcomes. The Successful Senior Associate Building Surveyor Will Have Qualifications * Degree in Building Surveying * Chartered status or a willingness to progress towards RICS chartership Skills and Attributes * Strong background as a Building Surveyor, operating confidently in a consultant capacity * Experience delivering larger and more complex projects across the full lifecycle * Ability to delegate, mentor, and support junior team members * Strong analytical capability with the ability to report performance to senior management * Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health and Safety * Strong understanding of contract administration and tender processes * Capable of managing workload, deadlines, and client expectations effectively * Candidates must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check due to client requirements In Return * £70,000 - £80,000 * Annual leave plus bank holidays * Two paid corporate social responsibility days * Regular social events * A modern, inclusive working culture where diversity is genuinely valued * Support for professional development, chartership, and further qualifications If you are a Senior Associate Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career and would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James