Lead Civil Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem GmbH in Plymouth is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer for an onsite role on a major 3 Basin remediation project. You will lead civil/structural engineering activities within a Joint Project Team, coordinating design, safety and quality across construction and commissioning phases.

The role demands design assurance expertise, stakeholder engagement and strong onsite delivery leadership, with SC clearance and a STEM degree as essential requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering for complex projects.
• Experience developing design assurance for complex projects.
• Stakeholder engagement throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Desirable: Defence sector experience.
• Desirable: Civil sector experience.
• Desirable: Design delivery within defence projects.
• Desirable: Engineering lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Defining project requirements and preparing technical specifications.
• Managing engineering support and detailed design activities.
• Reviewing and approving drawings, method statements and risk assessments.
• Providing technical supervision of construction/deconstruction works.
• Supporting commissioning/decommissioning activities.
• Responding to RFIs and technical queries.
• Contributing to project optioneering and continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Design Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Onsite Delivery Leadership

Defence Sector Experience

Lifecycle Management

Education

Accredited STEM Degree

Security Clearance (SC)

Job description

# Lead Civil Engineer* Defence* Contracting /* Plymouth* United Kingdom* 21/07/26* On site* ShareI apply##The UK’s nuclear sector has entered a renaissance, with Nuclear Energy now a vital component as the country moves towards a target of Net Zero. Assystem provides critical support to this mission, accelerating the decommissioning and remediation of our legacy assets with a view to enabling a swifter energy transition, in parallel overcoming some of the largest engineering and environmental challenges of our generation. As a Global top 3 independent nuclear engineering organisation, Assystem is active across the full decommissioning lifecycle. In the UK, we work across the Civil and Defence nuclear estates, pioneering agile and fit-for purpose, customer-focused solutions, drawing on our established pedigree for delivery engineering excellence. Assystem have a proud heritage gained over decades both in the UK and overseas, (delivering, supporting, managing) some of the most complex engineering projects in decommissioning, repurposing legacy assets and key new build projects such as Hinkley Point C.## Job DescriptionCivil/Structural Engineer – Onsite Role Plymouth | 37–40 hours per week | 46-week initial contractJoin our client to delivering a major **3 Basin remediation** project in Plymouth This is a key onsite role where you’ll lead and coordinate civil & structural engineering activities within a dynamic Joint Project Team (JPT). What You’ll Be Doing* Defining project requirements & preparing technical specifications * Managing engineering support and detailed design activities * Reviewing and approving drawings, method statements & risk assessments * Providing technical supervision of construction/deconstruction works * Supporting commissioning/decommissioning activities * Responding to RFIs and technical queries * Contributing to project optioneering and continuous improvement * Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environment & Quality standards Key InterfacesYou’ll collaborate closely with:* Framework Contractors* Design Teams* Client* AA(D) & AA(SC) What We’re Looking ForA proactive Civil/Structural Engineer with strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and experience managing onsite engineering delivery within complex infrastructure environments.If you’re ready to take ownership of a high-profile defence infrastructure project and make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you! ## My profile**EXPERIENCE****Essential:**Experience of developing design assurance for complex projectsExperience in civil engineering for complex projectsExperience in stakeholder engagement throughout the engineering lifecycle**Desirable**:Experience in a defence sector.Experience in civil sector.Experience of design delivery within defence projects.Experience in engineering lifecycle management.**QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING****Essential**: UK National with SC Clearance. Demonstrable suitable qualifications and experience relating to marine and mechanical engineering. Accredited Degree in an appropriate ‘STEM’ discipline (or equivalent qualification and experience)**Desirable**: Chartered EngineerAdditional Information**Why join the community of Switchers?:** The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functionsProvide opportunities to work on exciting, global projectsAccess to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or textDiscount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs**Security clearance:**Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.**NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD – We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.**We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.