Full-Time Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Civil – Defence Projects Are you a skilled Civil looking to work on high-profile Defence projects? Join our Defence Client’s organisation and play a key role in delivering infrastructure at their operating base.

Your Role:

• Define project requirements – engage stakeholders and coordinate with third parties
• Review design documentation – oversee drawings, specifications & risk assessments
• Optimise project solutions – support optioneering & value engineering for efficiency
• Ensure compliance – adhere to local standards & industry design codes
• Supervise technical activities – oversee construction & commissioning on-site
• Collaborate with teams – drive smooth and efficient project delivery
• Champion safety & quality – uphold Environment, Health, Safety & Security policies

Why Join Us? Work on impactful Defence projects, enhance national infrastructure, and grow your career in a dynamic, high-security environment.

Essential Experience:

• Maritime projects – expertise in coastal, naval, or offshore structures
• Heavy civils & structural projects – constructability & buildability experience
• Design management – overseeing design partners & ensuring safety assurance
• Performance specifications – developing requirements for complex projects
• Quality & nuclear safety – experience in nuclear safety case production
• Stakeholder engagement – liaising with third parties throughout the project lifecycle

Desirable Experience:

• Floating structures & vehicle/passenger bridges
• Environmental & safety case planning
• Defence & nuclear sector project management
• Engineering lifecycle management from concept to completion

Qualifications & Training:

• SC Clearance (or eligibility)
• Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Marine & mechanical engineering qualifications desirable

Possible employment type: Full-time

Possible allowed location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Additional Information:

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• 8% company pension contributions
• Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care
• Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more
• Get professional and industry membership fees paid for
• SC Clearance required to start role
• Flexible working, 2 days every two weeks in Glasgow
• Limited travel to site near Helensburgh may be required, for example for Facility Walkdowns

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