Overview Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a background in large, complex infrastructure projects? We are 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. 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. Responsibilities

Develop design briefs into detailed Statements of Requirements Lead and manage multi-discipline design teams for major projects Deliver innovative design solutions aligned with sustainability and Net Zero Carbon goals Ensure compliance with client requirements, legislation, and regulations Reviewing and managing subcontractor designs against requirements Prepare documentation including Safe to Operate statements, risk assessments, and method statements Support audits, inspections, and quality processes for project handover Provide regular progress reports, forecasts, and KPIs to senior management Mentor and support junior engineers while fostering a positive team culture

Qualifications

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or sub-discipline) Incorporated Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status 5+ years' experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects Strong knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle, from inception to delivery Experience in waterfront structures, foundations, reinforced concrete, piling, and peripheral systems (e.g. corrosion control, utilities, dockside assets) Knowledge of British Standards, building regulations, and legislation (CDM, LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works) Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills Full right to work in the UK

Details

Full-time, permanent role Based at Portsmouth Naval Base Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects in a unique maritime environment Excellent career development and professional accreditation support

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