Principal Civil Structural Engineer Subways

12 Month Contract £71 - £80 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Job Role: We are looking for a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer ‎to support delivery of civil / structural subway systems as part of the subways team in…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £71 – £80/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

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Umbrella (Inside IR35)

12 Month Contract

£71 - £80 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35)

Job Role:

We are looking for a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer ‎to support delivery of civil / structural subway systems as part of the subways team in Devonport.

Lead on the Structural / Civil works required for:

Refurbishment design proposals for the existing extant subways within the 10D site.
Development of new / alternative designs.         
Lead the design team with assessing the findings of recent condition surveys, within the extant subways, and develop a strategy / design for the remediation of these subways. This will need to be coordinated with existing utilities and proposed to ensure that all design requirements are met

Day-to-day, you’ll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage one or more technical design packages ensuring requirements are met through the design process
Provide technical design guidance and review of sub-contract design to ensure compliance with specifications, technical regulations and standards
Collaboration across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces
Maintaining the engineering configuration of the design intent (change control)
Key Skills and Experience:

Design of high complex services subways / routes preferably in a Nuclear/ Regulated environment
Regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to civil / structural design and construction (including Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM)
Substantiation of SFR’s when identified within systems to support the nuclear safety case
Able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle.
Provide expert advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design.
Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements.
Experience of working in BIM environments.
Awareness of project planning, project management and budgeting.
Sound understanding of company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures.
Collaborate with other design houses regarding the proposed works and the required changes to the subways to facilitate their designs.
Support development and lead implementation of assurance and governance activities for subway remedial works and new design development
Qualifications:

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Chartered Engineer with membership of an accredited body (i.e. ICE) or working towards chartered status. Or significant experience

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