Civil Structural Design Engineer

Location: Devonport, Plymouth (Mainly remote with 1 visit per for month for 2-3 days)

Duration: 12 Month Contract

IR35: Inside

Security Clearance: Must have or be eligible for SC

Industry: Defence

Role Purpose:

To support the delivery of civil and structural engineering design activities on a major dockyard infrastructure programme. The role will assist the Design Manager and wider project team in developing, coordinating, and delivering technical design solutions across multiple infrastructure work packages within a highly regulated environment.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of civil and structural design activities in line with project, safety, and quality requirements.
• Assist in the coordination of multidisciplinary design interfaces across infrastructure work packages.
• Contribute to the production, checking, and review of civil and structural drawings and design outputs.
• Support design reviews and provide technical input throughout the design lifecycle.
• Assist in resolving technical queries related to design, fabrication, and construction issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and internal procedures.
• Support risk identification and mitigation through effective communication and design input.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement activities within the project team.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance status
• Experience in civil and structural engineering design within infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
• Awareness of design to relevant structural codes and standards.
• Understanding of construction methods and installation techniques for structural works.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes, quality systems, and HSE requirements.
• Proficient in relevant engineering software and design tools.
• Ability to work with a degree of technical autonomy.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant experience in lieu.
• Working towards or holding Incorporated Engineer status (desirable).
• Experience in defence, nuclear, marine, or other regulated sectors advantageous.

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