Civil & Structural Engineering Lead

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  • Market related
  • Europe
  • Permanent
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LEAD
TYPE: PERMANENT
LOCATION: PARIS, FRANCE (HYBRID WORKING)
WORKING PATTERN: MONDAY-FRIDAY - 3 DAYS OFFICE / 2 DAYS REMOTE

Overview
We are partnering with a leading industrial organisation delivering innovative low-carbon solutions to recruit a Civil & Structural Engineering Lead. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Project Manager, this role will act as the technical authority for civil, structural, and geotechnical disciplines, ensuring engineering excellence across all project phases.

You will play a key role in design validation, multidisciplinary coordination, and project optimisation, supporting a major industrial programme focused on sustainable production technologies.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering
- Lead and validate civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering activities across all project phases
- Review and challenge third-party engineering deliverables
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety, and sustainability requirements
- Support design optimisation, constructability reviews, and technical risk assessments
- Drive effective coordination across engineering disciplines

Construction
- Provide technical support to site and construction teams
- Review construction methodologies and resolve technical issues
- Ensure alignment between construction execution and approved designs

Project Delivery
- Support procurement activities, including technical bid evaluations
- Engage with contractors to ensure alignment with project objectives
- Contribute to project planning, cost optimisation, and execution strategy

Candidate Profile
Education
- Master's degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline

Experience
- 10+ years' experience in EPC and/or large-scale industrial projects
- Strong background in:
o Reinforced concrete and steel design
o Structural analysis and foundation engineering
- Experience across concept (FEL), basic and detailed design, and construction phases
- Familiarity with industrial construction environments in Europe is beneficial

Skills & Knowledge
- Strong technical expertise in civil & structural engineering for complex industrial facilities
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g. structural analysis and modelling software such as Tekla, ANSYS or equivalent)
- Fluent in English (additional European languages advantageous)
- Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information
- Hybrid working model
- Occasional travel to project sites and engineering offices within Europe

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