Civil Design Engineer

Overview

Are you an experienced Maritime or Civil Design Engineer looking to take ownership of major waterfront and infrastructure projects across one of the UK s most complex engineering environments? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead multi-discipline design delivery from early concept through to in-service completion directly supporting national defence and long-term strategic development.

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• Translating strategic project requirements into detailed Project Briefs
• Developing project delivery and design strategies, including acceptance criteria
• Leading multi-discipline design teams through RIBA Stages 1-7
• Ensuring designs are feasible, compliant and aligned with environmental and carbon-reduction objectives
• Advising clients throughout the lifecycle and supporting governance reviews
• Applying environmentally considerate design thinking and modern engineering technologies
• Reviewing and interpreting Building Regulations, British Standards, Eurocodes and port/marine legislation
• Ensuring compliance with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Managing design risk, coordination, documentation and quality assurance
• Mentoring and supporting less-experienced engineers within the team

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Maritime Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• Significant post-qualification experience and working towards chartership (or already chartered)
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle (RIBA 17)
• Exposure to marine infrastructure, civil engineering works, refurbishments or heritage structures
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement and construction delivery principles
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, Building Regulations
• MMO / port construction exposure highly desirable
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to translate complex concepts clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences
• A proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative approach

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits
• Internal benefits & discounts platform
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing support
• Kudos internal recognition scheme
• Career progression & professional development
• 50% discount on Historic Dockyard entry

This is an exceptional opportunity to work across a vast maritime estate combining historic dockyard assets with cutting-edge operational infrastructure. If you want challenge, visibility and long-term career development, this role is for you.

Kingdom People is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of the client.

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