Civil Engineer

Overview

Expleo is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the growth of our Marine business unit. The successful candidate will provide civil engineering expertise on a major defence infrastructure programme in Plymouth.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will support the implementation of civil and structural designs during the construction phase. You will act as an interface between design teams, construction teams and site stakeholders, reviewing designs, responding to technical queries and supporting concrete construction activities.

This role requires onsite attendance in Plymouth two to three days per week. 

Responsibilities

• Review civil and structural engineering designs, drawings and supporting technical documentation.
• Support the implementation of approved designs during construction.
• Review and respond to site-based technical queries and design clarifications.
• Liaise with design teams, construction teams, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Support the identification and resolution of design and construction issues.
• Review construction documentation, technical submissions and inspection records.
• Support the review of inspection and test plans, method statements and construction procedures.
• Undertake site visits and provide technical support to construction activities.
• Support the management of design changes and non-conformances where required.
• Communicate construction feedback and lessons learned to the relevant design teams.
• Work in accordance with applicable engineering, safety, quality and project governance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Essential skills

• Good understanding of civil and structural engineering principles.
• Ability to review engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to understand and respond to site-based technical queries.
• Good knowledge of construction activities and engineering implementation.
• Effective communication with design, construction and project stakeholders.
• Ability to identify technical issues and support their resolution.
• Good written communication and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• A practical and safety-conscious approach to engineering delivery.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of reinforced concrete design and construction.
• Understanding of inspection and test plans.
• Familiarity with technical queries, change requests and non-conformance processes.
• Understanding of construction method statements and temporary works.
• Familiarity with design assurance, configuration control or engineering governance processes.

Experience

• Relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience reviewing civil or structural engineering designs.
• Practical site experience, including dealing with technical queries and design clarifications.
• Experience supporting construction or design implementation activities.
• Experience of concrete construction.
• Experience working with designers, contractors and other technical stakeholders.

What do I need before I apply

• Candidates must be sole British nationals.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of UK security clearance.
• The role requires onsite attendance in Plymouth two to three days per week.
• Some assignments may require attendance at customer, secure or classified sites.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive