Job Title: Senior Civil/Structural Engineer (Marine & Infrastructure Inspections)
Location: Devonport or Bristol (Hybrid – approx. 2 days/week onsite, flexible)
Clearance Required: SC (can start on BPSS)
Contract Duration: 6 months (with strong potential for extension)
Start Date: ASAP, subject to security clearance
Department: Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Technical Lead

The role is inside IR35 and hourly rate is depending on experience.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead and deliver structural inspections and assessments across a variety of marine and building infrastructure projects within a regulated environment. This role is pivotal to ensuring the integrity, safety, and longevity of critical defence-related assets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for technical delivery, client engagement, and mentoring junior engineers. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to project sites such as Warrington, Rosyth, and others based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and carry out structural inspections of marine infrastructure including wharfs, jetties, basins, piling, and communication support systems.
• Inspect marine and dock assets made of masonry, timber, concrete, and steel.
• Identify and diagnose structural defects; propose and specify appropriate remediation strategies.
• Prepare detailed defect repair specifications for steel, concrete, and timber structures.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and compliant with industry and client standards.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of team inspection outputs.
• Coordinate, plan, and lead teams of engineers and technicians during inspection activities.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients and stakeholders, ensuring project alignment and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward) with a recognized professional body (e.g. ICE, IStructE).
• Extensive experience in structural inspection and assessment within marine or building infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of structural material behaviour (concrete, timber, masonry, and steel).
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and technically robust reports and specifications.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering complex inspection projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Willingness to attend site-based inspections as required.
• Background in defence, marine, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with relevant inspection standards and asset management frameworks.
• Leadership or mentorship experience in engineering environments.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working model (approx. 2 days onsite, flexible based on project needs).
• Must be a British citizen (dual nationals may be considered).
• Travel to other UK project sites may be required depending on project demands.
• Project work expected to span a minimum of one year.

If you meet the above criteria apply today!

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.