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Expleo Group

Civil Engineer

Expleo Group

. Provide civil engineering expertise on a major defence infrastructure programme in Plymouth .

Posted 10/12/2026contractPlymouth • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering principles, with a strong focus on design implementation, technical documentation review, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Possesses practical site experience and a safety-conscious approach to engineering delivery within defense infrastructure projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Engineering DegreeStructural Engineering DegreeReinforced Concrete DesignTechnical Documentation ReviewConstruction Method Statements

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Hard Skills
Civil Engineering PrinciplesStructural Engineering PrinciplesDesign ReviewTechnical ReportingConstruction Activities KnowledgeInspection and Test PlansChange Requests ManagementNon-Conformance ProcessesTechnical Issue ResolutionSite-Based Technical Queries
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingSafety-Conscious ApproachStakeholder Liaison
Certifications & Qualifications
UK Security Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Defense InfrastructureConstruction DocumentationDesign AssuranceConfiguration ControlEngineering Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide civil engineering expertise on a major defence infrastructure programme in Plymouth
  • Support implementation of civil and structural designs during the construction phase
  • Act as an interface between design teams, construction teams and site stakeholders
  • Review civil and structural engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation
  • Support 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 identification and resolution of design and construction issues
  • Review construction documentation, technical submissions and inspection records
  • Support review of inspection and test plans, method statements and construction procedures
  • Undertake site visits and provide technical support to construction activities
  • Support management of design changes and non-conformances
  • Communicate construction feedback and lessons learned to relevant design teams
  • Work in accordance with engineering, safety, quality and project governance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Candidates must be sole British nationals
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of UK security clearance
  • Ability to attend onsite in Plymouth two to three days per week
  • Some assignments may require attendance at customer, secure or classified sites

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Expleo Academy accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
  • Reasonable adjustments and additional support where needed
  • Equal opportunities employment
  • Fair and equitable treatment across the organisation
  • Opportunities to expand skills and take part in inspiring projects