Civil Structural Design Engineer

Company: First Recruitment Group
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

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.

Posted: June 5th, 2026