Lead Engineer Civil & Structural

Immingham
3 weeks ago
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EFAB Industrial Solutions, a leading Engineering, Design & 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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