Geotechnical Civil Engineer - Foundations and Site Works for New Nuclear

About the role

An international engineering consultancy is expanding its nuclear team in the Netherlands and is looking for a civil engineer with geotechnical experience. The team supports new nuclear programmes, from large reactors to SMRs, as technical support to developers and owners preparing to build. The focus is on excavation, deep foundations and the ground conditions beneath major structures.

Key responsibilities

• Support site characterisation and geotechnical assessment for new nuclear sites
• Prepare and review engineering for excavation, deep foundations and earthworks
• Contribute to specifications and bid documentation for civil and site packages
• Review contractor designs, ground investigation reports and method statements on behalf of the client
• Work alongside structural, safety and licensing colleagues on civil interfaces
• Represent the team in technical meetings with clients and contractors

Required profile

• Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering
• Around 3 to 7 years of civil engineering experience with a clear geotechnical element
• Hands-on work on foundations, excavations or ground engineering for complex infrastructure, waterworks, energy or industrial projects
• Nuclear experience is an advantage, not a requirement
• Comfortable in a consultancy setting, working directly with clients and contractors
• Dutch is a strong advantage; English is the working language on many projects
• Based in the Netherlands or willing to relocate there

What we offer

• Salary up to around EUR 95,000, depending on experience
• Confidential applications handled by the recruiter