Principal Implementation Engineer Civil and Structural

Job Title:

Principal Implementation Engineer Civil and Structural

Location:

Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £57,300 - £71,600 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

Role

Lead the Delivery of One of The United Kingdom's Most Strategically Important Defence Infrastructure Projects

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Implementation Engineer Civil and Structural at our Plymouth, Devon site.

The role

As a Principal Implementation Engineer Civil and Structural you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll join our Major Structures Group and play a pivotal role in delivering critical defence infrastructure that supports national security and operational readiness. This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership on a major engineering programme, working at the interface between designers, contractors and project delivery teams.

You'll act as the intelligent customer for complex construction activities, helping to ensure engineering excellence, quality and safety throughout project delivery. This role offers the chance to influence major engineering decisions, lead talented engineers and further develop your career within one of the United Kingdom's leading engineering and defence organisations.

Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

• Lead technical delivery and providing engineering leadership across key civil and structural construction packages.
• Review and approve technical queries, change requests, material approvals and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate activities between Babcock, designers, contractors and site representatives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage construction issues, identifying root causes and supporting continuous improvement throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Oversee construction surveillance activities and reviewing temporary works, risk assessments and method statements for compliance and safety.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week, and is based at Devonport Royal Dockyard. Hybrid working patterns are available, with a minimum of two days per week onsite.

Essential experience of the Principal Implementation Engineer Civil and Structural

• Demonstrating a strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles and practices.
• Possessing experience of complex structures within highly regulated engineering environments.
• Communicating effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Working independently while adapting quickly in a fast-paced project environment.
• Delivering high-quality engineering outputs to agreed schedules and deadlines

Qualifications for the Principal Implementation Engineer Civil and Structural

Essential

• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).

Desirable

• Experience of nuclear safety-related structures or major infrastructure projects.

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) 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 -  () .

What we offer

• 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 share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday…