Senior Engineer Civil and Structural

Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £55,800 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role : SF70125

Engineer the Future of National Security

As a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact engineering challenges while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of the Facilities Engineering Technical Authority, responsible for the through-life management of critical infrastructure across Devonport Royal Dockyard. Your expertise will ensure that a wide range of facilities remain operational and fit for purpose, supporting projects that are vital to national defence.

• Undertaking inspections of civil and structural assets across the Devonport site
• Producing detailed asset condition reports and identifying defects
• Specifying repair materials and techniques for structural maintenance
• Preparing technical scopes and specifications, acting as an intelligent customer
• Liaising with plant managers and facility operators to facilitate inspections and provide technical advice

• Strong understanding of civil structures and structural behaviour
• Knowledge of common defect types in civil and structural assets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt, learn, and work to schedule deadlines
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering discipline
• OR Level 4/5 STEM qualification (HNC/HND) with substantial relevant experience

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 3 days in the office/onsite.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

We are a disability confident committed employer.

Closing date: 08/06/2026