Plymouth
Devon
Defence, MOD & Aerospace
Scantec Engineering
Permanent
Competitive salary and package
JOB-90261
19-02-2026
Permanent
19-03-2026
ASAP
United Kingdom

Lead Civil Engineer – Onsite

Location: Plymouth
Hours: 37–40 hours per week 
Contract or Permanent

Our client is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in Plymouth. Working within a Joint Project Team, you will coordinate and oversee civil and structural engineering activities on a high-profile defence programme.


Key Responsibilities

  • Define requirements and prepare technical specifications

  • Manage design support activities

  • Review drawings, method statements, and risk assessments

  • Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction

  • Support commissioning and respond to technical queries

  • Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards


Essential Experience

  • Design assurance on complex projects

  • Civil engineering delivery experience

  • Stakeholder engagement across the engineering lifecycle


Desirable

  • Defence sector experience

  • Engineering lifecycle management

  • Chartered Engineer status


Requirements

  • UK National with active SC Clearance

  • Accredited STEM degree (or equivalent experience)

  • Relevant marine and/or mechanical environment exposure