Lead Civil & Structural Engineer

As Lead Civil & Structural Engineer, you will manage and deliver all civil and structural engineering activities across assigned projects – covering tender, concept, FEED, detailed design, and construction support. You’ll lead from the front on technical delivery, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, quality, and commercial targets. You'll act as a technical authority, mentor to junior engineers, and client-facing expert – ensuring stakeholder confidence in all deliverables.

As part of a highly experienced multi-discipline design team, you’ll work closely with process, mechanical, EC&I, and piping engineers, ensuring fully integrated solutions. Beyond the design, you’ll collaborate directly with EFAB’s in-house fabrication and construction teams, giving you real visibility of how designs transition from concept to reality. This connection between engineering and execution provides invaluable feedback, rapid problem-solving, and a genuine opportunity to see your work make a tangible impact on site.

Technical Competencies:

Essential:

* Structural steel design (BS 5950 / EC3)

* Reinforced concrete design (BS 8110 / EC2)

* Foundation design, settlement, and bearing capacity checks

* Construction sequencing

* Structural analysis and load assessments (wind, seismic, fatigue)

* Pipe/equipment supports and access steelwork

* Civil works: underground drainage, groundworks, paving, and external works

* Specification writing and review

* Software: AutoCAD, Navisworks, Tekla TEDDS, STAAD.Pro / Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Pro., IDEA StatiCa

* Structural surveys, assessment, and reporting

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

* Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (MEng/BEng or MSc/BSc minimum).

* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership (IStructE / ICE).

* Minimum 8–10 years’ post-graduate experience within the UK, ideally in EPC / design consultancy environments.

* Strong understanding of industry standards, Eurocodes, and UK building regulations.

* Proven record of leading within multi-disciplinary teams and delivering under pressure.

* Competent in project planning, resourcing, and cost control.

* UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across UK sites.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

* Own and deliver all civil and structural design activities on projects.

* Sign off engineering deliverables including calculations, risk assessments, reports, specifications, and drawings.

* Ensure alignment with British Standards, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations, and client specifications.

* Lead structural analysis, foundation design, steelwork design, RC detailing, and equipment support structures using industry tools.

* Oversee temporary works design, shoring/excavation methods, seismic design, and geotechnical interpretations.

Project Delivery & Risk Management

* Define work scopes, estimate manhours, and support proposal development.

* Drive timely, on-budget delivery of engineering packages.

* Identify risks early; propose mitigation strategies.

* Ensure engineering activities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and relevant QA/QC processes.

* Champion safety by design and zero-defect engineering culture.

Leadership & Mentorship

* Lead and coordinate design teams, including mentoring of junior engineers.

* Review and check engineering outputs – ensuring technical integrity and constructability.

* Foster a collaborative team culture focused on delivery and continuous improvement