Principal Engineer

12 hours ago


Plymouth UK, South West England, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Systems & Transversal

Location: Plymouth (Primarily Remote with Occasional Site Visits)

Contract: 12 Months

Rate: £70 per hour (Inside IR35)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Engineer - Systems & Transversal to support the delivery of key projects by providing expert engineering solutions. This role involves working remotely, with occasional visits to the Plymouth site, contributing to projects focused on safety-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and update Design Substantiation Reports (DSR) using domain knowledge and experience.
  • Analyze existing concrete structures to ensure continued compliance with specified safety functional requirements.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on civil/structural engineering issues.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering activities, with a focus on safety.
  • Proficiency in modern analysis techniques for concrete nuclear structures, including finite element analysis.
  • Familiarity with UK laws and regulations pertaining to nuclear-licensed sites.

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate of £70 per hour.

Long-term contract opportunity (12 months) with the possibility of extension.

Work on critical and impactful projects in a safety-focused industry.

Flexibility to work primarily remotely with occasional site visits.


If you are an experienced engineer with expertise in civil/structural engineering and a commitment to delivering quality results in safety-critical environments, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to make an impact on an exciting project



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