Are you a proven Lead Civil Engineer with a track record delivering complex, safety-critical infrastructure in a regulated environment (defence, nuclear or similarly controlled industries)? Do you bring expert design assurance, hands-on site engineering leadership, and confident stakeholder management from technical queries and GI scopes through to construction oversight and sign-off?
This is a rare chance to take a visible, embedded role on high priority naval base remediation and future berthing capability works where your decisions directly influence operational resilience and safety. If you want a challenge with real purpose, read on and apply now. The Opportunity Join a major public-sector estate and infrastructure delivery organisation with a clear transformation vision: delivering a better estate, a better service, and a better business.
You'll be part of a mission-led, collaborative culture that values technical rigour, safety, and professional engineering standards. The environment is demanding, but you'll be supported by an established project controls and delivery team focused on outcomes, governance, and doing things properly.
The Role
As Lead Civil Engineer, you'll be a key full-time, site-based member of the team, supporting the delivery of remediation and berthing infrastructure improvement works. This is an embedded role where you will lead civil/structural engineering input across the lifecycle balancing design intent, constructability, security, safety, and operational constraints.
Typical activities include: Defining functional requirements, Works Information and GI specifications Responding to Technical Queries and RFIs, and managing engineering support to delivery Supporting optioneering and delivering proportionate, evidence-based recommendations Reviewing and accepting drawings and technical documentation Managing detailed design in line with site standards and assurance requirements Assessing/approving contractor work instructions, method statements and risk assessments Providing technical supervision of construction/deconstruction to ensure compliance with design intent Supporting commissioning and/or decommissioning activities as required Engaging and coordinating with multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycleYou will have the following qualifications & experience UK national with Security Check (SC) clearance (or able to hold) Accredited de...
Lead Civil Engineer employer: Millbank
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on critical defence infrastructure programmes. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, we provide opportunities for professional growth while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Located in a vibrant area, our on-site roles allow you to engage directly with projects, ensuring your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
