At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a major infrastructure programme, ensuring designs are implemented safely and effectively.
- Company: Leading defence and nuclear infrastructure provider in Devonport.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression in a highly regulated environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical projects while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with relevant project experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Devonport, Plymouth (Hybrid Working Available)
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
SC Clearance Eligibility Required
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme at Devonport Dockyard, supporting critical defence and nuclear facilities. This is a unique opportunity to work at the interface between design and construction, ensuring approved infrastructure designs are successfully implemented on site. You'll provide technical oversight, review construction activities, coordinate designers and contractors, and support the delivery of complex civil engineering works within a highly regulated nuclear environment. Working alongside delivery teams, contractors, designers and key stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest engineering standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Acting as the key interface between design teams and construction delivery teams.
- Supporting implementation of approved civil and structural designs on site.
- Reviewing Technical Queries (TQs), Change Requests (CRs) and engineering submissions.
- Coordinating Designer Site Representative activities.
- Reviewing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection Test Certificates (ITCs).
- Reviewing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) and Temporary Works Designs.
- Supporting Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and resolution activities.
- Reviewing material approvals and construction compliance documentation.
- Providing technical support to delivery teams and contractors.
- Undertaking site inspections and engineering surveillance activities.
- Ensuring lessons learned and engineering feedback are captured and communicated.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Experience supporting major infrastructure, heavy civil engineering or construction projects.
- Strong understanding of design implementation and construction delivery.
- Experience reviewing technical documentation, engineering queries and design changes.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including contractors, designers and project teams.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and engineering best practice.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Highly Desirable
- Nuclear industry experience.
- Experience working on regulated or high-hazard sites.
- Knowledge of water-retaining structures, maritime infrastructure, dock facilities or large concrete structures.
- Experience with inspection and quality processes including ITPs, NCRs and RAMS.
- Previous experience supporting projects within defence, marine, major infrastructure or energy sectors.
Suitable Backgrounds
We welcome applications from candidates currently working as: Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Site Engineer, Construction Engineer, Design Engineer, Resident Engineer, Design Manager, Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Civil Infrastructure Engineer, Marine Civil Engineer.
What's In It For You?
- Work on one of the UK's most significant defence infrastructure programmes.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Industry-leading pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Opportunity to work within the defence and nuclear sectors.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of this work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) and may be required to undergo additional security screening and medical assessments.
Engineer – Civil / Structural Design Implementation in Exeter employer: First Technical Recruitment
At First Recruitment Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that values each team member's contributions. Our Glasgow location offers unique opportunities for professional growth within the engineering sector, particularly in secure and regulated environments, ensuring that our employees are well-supported in their career development while working on impactful projects. We are committed to providing a rewarding experience for our staff, with access to ongoing training and a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication.
Contact Details:
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