Senior Civil Engineer

Drive the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment, providing technical leadership from design assurance through to construction support.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Civil Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Plymouth.

Role Purpose:

• Lead civil engineering activities across complex infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.
• Support project optioneering and technical decision-making.
• Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Act as a key technical interface between contractors, designers and project stakeholders.
• Support construction, commissioning and decommissioning activities where required.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead civil engineering activities across complex infrastructure projects.
• Manage engineering support throughout project delivery.
• Support project optioneering and technical decision-making.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Respond to Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Manage detailed design activities and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Undertake technical assessment and approval of contractor work instructions, method statements and risk assessments.
• Provide technical supervision during construction and deconstruction activities.
• Support commissioning and decommissioning activities where required.
• Work closely with contractors, designers and wider project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Quality requirements.
• Contribute to technical knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Significant experience delivering civil engineering solutions on complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience in design assurance and technical governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing engineering inputs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Background within heavily regulated environments.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering documentation and design packages.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a relevant STEM discipline.
• Active SC Clearance.
• UK National.
• Demonstrable technical competence and relevant industry experience.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.