Lead Civil & Structural Engineer

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EFAB Industrial Solutions, a leading Engineering Construction business, based in Immingham, are looking for a Lead Civil & Structural Engineer to join the team. In this role, 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. The responsibilities for this exciting new role are varied, detailed below.
Responsibilities:

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.
Define work scopes, estimate manhours, and support proposal development.
Drive timely, on-budget delivery of engineering packages.
Identify risks early; propose mitigation strategies
Technical Competencies:
Structural steel design (BS 5950 / EC3) and 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 and structural surveys, assessment, and reporting
Software: AutoCAD, Navisworks, Tekla TEDDS, STAAD.Pro / Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Pro., IDEA StatiCa
Requirements:
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.
If you have the experience and qualifications detailed above and you're looking for a new challenge then APPLY NOW for further information

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