Manpower
Principal Civil/Structural Engineer
Principal Civil/Structural Engineer at Manpower, based in Plymouth, South West England, paying £80.00 per hour. This is a temporary role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £80.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · Hybrid
- Location
- Plymouth, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
About 187% above the going rate for construction & trades
Reference 57413309
About the role
Role: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer
Location: Plymouth(Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Rate: Negotiable
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About our Client:
Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development.
The purpose
Join a delivery-focused engineering team supporting major dock and berth infrastructure improvements at Devonport. In this role, you'll bridge design and construction for infills, demolition and trials-helping ensure the as-built outcomes are safe, compliant, and deliver the capability stakeholders need.
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate site queries and engineering clarifications
- Review inspection reports and raise actions, including NCRs where needed
- Manage TQs/CRs, and review ITPs/ITCs for compliance
- Review RAMS, Temporary Works, and relevant approvals
- Support material approvals (MARS) and limited surveillance aligned to ITP/ITCs
- Capture Learning from Experience for designers
What you'll bring:
- Knowledge of design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant seismic codes for satisfying Nuclear Safety Functions; particular experience in dock structures preferred;
- Experience of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings.
- Experience of major infrastructure delivery at a Nuclear Licenced Site
If you want to progress your career while supporting defence design and safety engineering delivery with real-world impact, apply online today
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Reference: 57413309 · Posted 21 hours ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Manpower
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