Principal Civil & Structural Engineer - Nuclear Infra Lead

First Recruitment Group; West Devon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil & Structural) to support a major defence infrastructure programme. You will lead civil and structural design packages for dock readiness and nuclear infrastructure and manage a small team of engineers.

The role requires Chartered status, 15+ years' experience, and a track record delivering complex regulated projects, within a highly governed framework. Senior leadership and governance oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working at Chartered level.
• 15+ years' experience in Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure, marine, rail, defence or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong background in structural design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering structures.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Understanding of engineering design, safety and quality management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers and designers delivering civil and structural work packages.
• Manage technical design packages from concept through to handover.
• Ensure delivery to scope, quality, schedule and cost requirements.
• Act as the technical focal point for stakeholders and project teams.
• Review and assess seismic design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and engineering governance processes.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring engineers

Seismic design knowledge

Regulated environment experience

Governance & quality

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil & Structural) to support a major defence infrastructure programme. You will lead civil and structural design packages for dock readiness and nuclear infrastructure and manage a small team of engineers.

The role requires Chartered status, 15+ years' experience, and a track record delivering complex regulated projects, within a highly governed framework. Senior leadership and governance oversight are essential.