Senior Civil Engineer — Design & Project Assurance

KBR; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is hiring a Lead Civil Engineer in Devonport. You will lead civil/structural delivery and provide design assurance across project phases, coordinating with stakeholders and contractors to resolve technical queries and maintain progress.

The role emphasizes risk management, design development and compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards, with on-site involvement three days per week.

Qualifications

• 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 and chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and management of risks within concept and detailed design.
• Review specifications, drawings and documentation to ensure standards alignment.
• Provide technical oversight across construction, commissioning and decommissioning.
• Supervise contractor methodologies and manage RFIs to keep project progress.

Skills

Lead engineering

Lifecycle mgmt

Stakeholder engmt

Civil engineering

Education

STEM degree

Chartered Engineer

Job description

KBR is hiring a Lead Civil Engineer in Devonport. You will lead civil/structural delivery and provide design assurance across project phases, coordinating with stakeholders and contractors to resolve technical queries and maintain progress.

The role emphasizes risk management, design development and compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards, with on-site involvement three days per week.