Lead Civil Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Tavistock; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Devonport is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer responsible for assurance of civil and structural engineering across the project lifecycle, including concept design, design evaluation, and resolving technical queries.

Hybrid role with 3 days on-site per week. SC Clearance required; you will lead risk management, oversee design development, and mentor the team to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading civil/structural engineering delivery and design assurance on complex projects.
• Strong track record in engineering lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience within the civil engineering sector.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) and Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and management of risks in concept and detailed design.
• Oversee engineering support, optioneering, and design development, while managing RFIs to resolve uncertainties and maintain progress.
• Provide technical oversight across construction, commissioning, and decommissioning activities, ensuring compliance with design intent and standards.
• Supervise contractor methodologies, support stakeholders through the project lifecycle, and contribute to team development and training.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Team Development

Education

Degree in STEM

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Lead Civil Engineer

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 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.