Lead Civil Engineer

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. About the Role The Lead Civil Engineer is responsible for providing assurance of civil and structural engineering requirements throughout project delivery. This includes advising on concept design development, supporting contractor design evaluation and selection, and leading the resolution of technical queries. What You’ll Be Doing The role involves leading the identification and management of risks within concept and detailed design, including reviewing specifications, project drawings, and documentation to ensure alignment with standards and requirements. It oversees engineering support activities, optioneering, and design development, while managing technical queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve uncertainties and maintain project progress. The postholder provides technical oversight across construction, commissioning, and decommissioning activities, ensuring compliance with design intent, regulatory requirements, and quality, safety, and environmental standards. The role also includes supervising contractor methodologies, supporting stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, and contributing to team development and training within their area of expertise to enable effective and efficient project delivery. What You’ll Bring Qualifications & Experience Essential Proven experience leading civil/structural engineering delivery and design assurance on complex projects Strong track record in engineering lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement across project phases Experience within the civil engineering sector Degree-qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) and Chartered Engineer status Location Devonport - the role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent on site. Security Requirements SC Clearance Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply. KBR Benefits & More Belong. Connect. Grow. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. Join Our Talent Community! KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #LI-SF1 KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contac