Lead Civil Engineer

KBR, Inc; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Plymouth, Devonport is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to provide assurance of civil and structural engineering across project delivery. You will guide concept design, support contractor evaluation, and resolve technical queries to keep projects on track.

You will lead risk management in design phases, review drawings and specs, and oversee RFIs while ensuring compliance with design intent, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading civil/structural engineering delivery on complex projects.
• Strong track record in lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience within civil engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and management of risks in concept and detailed design.
• Review specifications, project drawings and documentation for standards.
• Provide technical oversight across construction, commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Supervise contractor methodologies and support stakeholders through the project lifecycle.

Skills

Civil engineering delivery

Engineering lifecycle management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree (STEM)

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

## Lead Civil EngineerApplylocations: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2126078**Title:**Lead Civil EngineerA career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.**About the Role**The Lead Civil Engineer is responsible for providing assurance of civil and structural engineering requirements throughout project delivery. This includes advising on concept design development, supporting contractor design evaluation and selection, and leading the resolution of technical queries.**What You’ll Be Doing**The role involves leading the identification and management of risks within concept and detailed design, including reviewing specifications, project drawings, and documentation to ensure alignment with standards and requirements. It oversees engineering support activities, optioneering, and design development, while managing technical queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve uncertainties and maintain project progress.The postholder provides technical oversight across construction, commissioning, and decommissioning activities, ensuring compliance with design intent, regulatory requirements, and quality, safety, and environmental standards. The role also includes supervising contractor methodologies, supporting stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, and contributing to team development and training within their area of expertise to enable effective and efficient project delivery.**What You’ll Bring****Qualifications & Experience****Essential*** Proven experience leading civil/structural engineering delivery and design assurance on complex projects* Strong track record in engineering lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement across project phases* Experience within the civil engineering sector* Degree-qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) and Chartered Engineer status**Location**Devonport - the role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent on site.**Security Requirements**SC Clearance*Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.*KBR Benefits & More**Belong. Connect. Grow.**At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.Join Our Talent Community!KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.