On-Site Lead Civil Engineer – Naval Base Renewal

Millbank Holdings; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a lead civil engineer to spearhead site-based remediation and berthing infrastructure improvements on a high-priority naval base project. The role balances design intent with constructability, security, and operational constraints, requiring hands‑on leadership and strong governance.

You will coordinate across disciplines, manage technical queries, RFIs, and contractor instructions to ensure safe, compliant delivery in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• UK national with Security Check (SC) clearance (or eligible)
• Accredited degree in STEM (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Proven civil/structural engineering delivery on complex projects, ideally in regulated environments
• Extensive experience developing design assurance and managing detailed design
• Strong stakeholder engagement across the engineering lifecycle (client, design teams, contractors, site authorities)
• Desirable: defence sector experience; Desirable: Chartered Engineer status

Responsibilities

• Defining functional requirements, Works Information and GI specifications
• Responding to Technical Queries and RFIs, and managing engineering support to delivery
• Supporting optioneering and delivering proportionate, evidence‑based recommendations
• Reviewing and accepting drawings and technical documentation
• Managing detailed design in line with site standards and assurance requirements
• Assessing/approving contractor work instructions, method statements and risk assessments
• Providing technical supervision of construction/deconstruction to ensure compliance with design intent
• Supporting commissioning and/or decommissioning activities as required
• Engaging and coordinating with multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Civil/Structural delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Construction oversight

Design assurance

Education

Accredited degree in a STEM discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Security Check (SC) clearance

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a lead civil engineer to spearhead site-based remediation and berthing infrastructure improvements on a high-priority naval base project. The role balances design intent with constructability, security, and operational constraints, requiring hands‑on leadership and strong governance.

You will coordinate across disciplines, manage technical queries, RFIs, and contractor instructions to ensure safe, compliant delivery in a regulated environment.