Civil Engineer

Scantec; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join a major defence infrastructure project in Plymouth. This on-site role requires coordinating civil and structural engineering activities within a Joint Project Team to deliver complex design and construction responsibilities.

The successful candidate will hold an accredited STEM degree, have civil engineering delivery experience, and ensure HSEQ compliance on site. UK national with active SC clearance is required, with the role based in Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Design assurance on complex projects.
• Civil engineering delivery experience.
• Stakeholder engagement across the engineering lifecycle.
• UK National with active SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and prepare technical specifications.
• Manage design support activities.
• Review drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction.
• Support commissioning and respond to technical queries.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.

Skills

Design coordination

Technical supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Drawing review

Education

Accredited STEM degree

Job description

Lead Civil Engineer - Onsite

Location: Plymouth
Hours: 37-40 hours per week
Contract or Permanent

Our client is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in Plymouth. Working within a Joint Project Team, you will coordinate and oversee civil and structural engineering activities on a high-profile defence programme.

Key Responsibilities

Define requirements and prepare technical specifications

Manage design support activities

Review drawings, method statements, and risk assessments

Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction

Support commissioning and respond to technical queries

Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards

Essential Experience

Design assurance on complex projects

Civil engineering delivery experience

Stakeholder engagement across the engineering lifecycle

Desirable

Defence sector experience

Engineering lifecycle management

Chartered Engineer status

Requirements

UK National with active SC Clearance

Accredited STEM degree (or equivalent experience)

Relevant marine and/or mechanical environment exposure