via Reed · 1 October 2026 ·5 days ago

Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Manpower
Plymouth Contract GBP 156,000 – 156,000
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Role: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Location: Plymouth(Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable

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About our Client:

Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development.

The purpose

Join a delivery-focused engineering team supporting major dock and berth infrastructure improvements at Devonport. In this role, you'll bridge design and construction for infills, demolition and trials-helping ensure the as-built outcomes are safe, compliant, and deliver the capability stakeholders need.

What you'll be doing:

  • Coordinate site queries and engineering clarifications

  • Review inspection reports and raise actions, including NCRs where needed

  • Manage TQs/CRs, and review ITPs/ITCs for compliance

  • Review RAMS, Temporary Works, and relevant approvals

  • Support material approvals (MARS) and limited surveillance aligned to ITP/ITCs

  • Capture Learning from Experience for designers

What you'll bring:
  • Knowledge of design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant seismic codes for satisfying Nuclear Safety Functions; particular experience in dock structures preferred;

  • Experience of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings.

  • Experience of major infrastructure delivery at a Nuclear Licenced Site

If you want to progress your career while supporting defence design and safety engineering delivery with real-world impact, apply online today

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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