Civil/Structural Engineer

Manpower UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer for a Plymouth-based role with hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will bridge design and construction for infills, demolition and trials to ensure safe, compliant as-built outcomes for major dock infrastructure improvements at Devonport.

The role requires knowledge of heavy civil engineering design and substantiation, with particular emphasis on dock structures and Nuclear Safety Functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and substantiation of heavy civil structures to seismic codes; Nuclear safety related structures experience preferred.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure on a Nuclear Licensed Site.
• Strong ability to coordinate design and construction activities and manage queries and actions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site queries and engineering clarifications.
• Review inspection reports and raise actions including NCRs as needed.
• Manage TQs/CRs and review ITPs/ITCs for compliance.
• Review RAMS and Temporary Works and obtain relevant approvals.
• Support material approvals and limited surveillance aligned to ITP/ITCs.
• Capture learning from experience for designers.

Skills

Dock structures experience

Nuclear safety experience

Project coordination

Job description

Role : Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Location : Plymouth(Hybrid)

Duration : 12 months

Rate : Negotiable

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About our Client:

Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development.

The purpose

Join a delivery-focused engineering team supporting major dock and berth infrastructure improvements at Devonport. In this role, you'll bridge design and construction for infills, demolition and trials-helping ensure the as-built outcomes are safe, compliant, and deliver the capability stakeholders need.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate site queries and engineering clarifications
• Review inspection reports and raise actions, including NCRs where needed
• Manage TQs/CRs, and review ITPs/ITCs for compliance
• Review RAMS, Temporary Works, and relevant approvals
• Support material approvals (MARS) and limited surveillance aligned to ITP/ITCs
• Capture Learning from Experience for designers

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge of design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant seismic codes for satisfying Nuclear Safety Functions; particular experience in dock structures preferred;
• Experience of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings.
• Experience of major infrastructure delivery at a Nuclear Licenced Site