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