CS&A Responsible Engineer
Warrington
Staff or Contract (Inside IR35)
CS&A Responsible Engineer (RE) 🏗️
The RE holds full technical accountability for Civils, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) engineering within their area, ensuring all work is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the project lifecycle 🔍.
Working to R2A2 (ED21), you’ll provide technical leadership, governance, and assurance, while retaining responsibility for key engineering decisions—even when delegated 👷♂️.
Key Responsibilities & Experience:
- Strong CS&A background in regulated, safety-critical environments ⚠️
- Proven technical accountability & decision-making experience ✅
- Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and safety requirements 📜
- Establish governance, assurance & verification processes 🧩
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams & resolve complex technical issues 🤝
- Interface with project teams, regulators & assurance bodies 🏢
- Promote a strong safety, quality & compliance culture 🛡️
Desirable Experience:
- Planning, site master planning & council engagement 🗺️
- Contaminated land, utilities & ground investigations 🌍
- Seismic & heavy industrial/plant room design 🌐
- Nuclear or high-hazard environments ☢️
- Safety case development & regulatory engagement 📊
- Full lifecycle delivery: concept → commissioning 🔄
- Managing deviations, non-conformances & improvements 📈
Requirements:
- Familiar with engineering governance & gated processes ⚙️
- SQEP aligned with SR0698 & ED21 standards 🎯
Essential Qualifications 🎓
- Degree (or equivalent) in CS&A or related engineering discipline
- Extensive CS&A experience suitable for a Responsible Engineer role 🏗️
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a recognised institution 👨🔧
- Able to meet security clearance & site access requirements 🔐
Desirable Qualifications ⭐
- Fellowship or senior membership of a professional institution 🏅
- Training in nuclear safety, functional safety, or systems engineering ☢️
- Postgraduate qualification in engineering or management 📘
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