Expleo Group is a global engineering, technology, and consulting partner helping organizations transform operations, develop complex products, and improve manufacturing and quality processes. Its work spans consulting, defense, and logistics, with capabilities in artificial intelligence, digitalization, and cybersecurity. Founded in 1966, Expleo combines more than five decades of experience with a team of 18,000 experts working across 29 countries to support innovation and operational performance.
Civil Engineer, Construction and Design Assurance – Plymouth Hybrid
Join Expleo’s major defence infrastructure programme in Plymouth as a civil engineer focused on design assurance and construction support. You will review technical information, resolve site queries and help ensure designs are implemented effectively on site.
Description
- Deliver civil engineering expertise for a major defence infrastructure programme in Plymouth
- Support the construction-phase implementation of civil and structural designs
- Coordinate between design teams, construction teams and site stakeholders
- Assess civil and structural designs, drawings and associated technical documentation
- Address site technical queries and provide design clarifications
- Work with designers, construction teams, contractors and other project stakeholders
- Help identify and resolve design and construction-related issues
- Examine construction documentation, technical submissions and inspection records
- Assist with reviewing inspection and test plans, method statements and construction procedures
- Visit sites and provide technical input to construction activities
- Help control design changes and manage non-conformances
- Share construction feedback and lessons learned with the appropriate design teams
- Follow applicable engineering, safety, quality and project governance procedures
Requirements
- Applicants must hold sole British nationality
- Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of UK security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering, structural engineering or a closely related discipline
- At least three years of relevant postgraduate engineering experience
- Experience assessing civil or structural engineering designs
- Practical site experience handling technical queries and design clarifications
- Experience supporting construction or design implementation work
- Experience with concrete construction
- Experience collaborating with designers, contractors and other technical stakeholders
- Sound knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles
- Ability to assess engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation
- Ability to understand and answer site-based technical queries
- Strong understanding of construction activities and engineering implementation
- Clear communication skills for working with design, construction and project stakeholders
- Ability to identify technical issues and assist with resolving them
- Strong written communication and technical reporting skills
- Ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Practical, 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 procedures
- Understanding of construction method statements and temporary works
- Familiarity with design assurance, configuration control or engineering governance processes
Benefits
- Collaborative workplace
- Access to Expleo Academy accredited training
- Competitive company benefits package
- Supportive team environment
- Inclusive recruitment practices, including reasonable adjustments and support for employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions