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Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a background in large, complex infrastructure projects?
We’re currently hiring a Design Engineer (Waterfront / Civil Bias) to join a specialist engineering team at Portsmouth Naval Base, delivering innovative, compliant, and sustainable design solutions for critical maritime infrastructure.
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In this role, you’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, taking responsibility for the design process across waterfront structures, foundations, and peripheral engineering systems. You’ll lead and coordinate design activity from inception to in-service, ensuring compliance with regulations, alignment with client objectives, and delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on major defence and maritime projects in a unique environment.
Salary £60,000pa, with excellent benefits and long-term career progression opportunities.
What do you need?
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Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or sub-discipline)
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Incorporated Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status
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5+ years’ experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects
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Strong knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle, from inception to delivery
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Experience in waterfront structures, foundations, reinforced concrete, piling, and peripheral systems (e.g. corrosion control, utilities, dockside assets)
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Knowledge of British Standards, building regulations, and legislation (CDM, LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works)
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Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
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Full right to work in the UK
What will you be doing?
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Developing design briefs into detailed Statements of Requirements
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Leading and managing multi-discipline design teams for major projects
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Delivering innovative design solutions aligned with sustainability and Net Zero Carbon goals
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Ensuring compliance with client requirements, legislation, and regulations
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Reviewing and managing subcontractor designs against requirements
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Preparing documentation including Safe to Operate statements, risk assessments, and method statements
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Supporting audits, inspections, and quality processes for project handover
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Providing regular progress reports, forecasts, and KPIs to senior management
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Mentoring and supporting junior engineers while fostering a positive team culture
The details:
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Full-time, permanent role
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Based at Portsmouth Naval Base
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Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects in a unique maritime environment
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Excellent career development and professional accreditation support
If you’re ready to bring your civil engineering expertise to a challenging and rewarding role, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.
Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.
