Civil & Building Works Engineer

Civil & Building Works Engineer

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers. This role is based at the Ardeer site in Stevenston, Scotland, United Kingdom.

• Ensure all activities are carried out in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and procedures; proactively report unsafe acts or conditions via the Near Miss system.
• Monitor, maintain, and update site civil, structural, and building engineering construction standards.
• Identify materials, resources, and expertise required to deliver civil, structural, and building requirements for capital expenditure projects in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare design and specification documents for competitive tendering to contractors.
• Develop and submit capital expenditure proposals for CEUK Director and Group approval.
• Plan, manage, and oversee on‑site contractor works, ensuring projects are completed safely, to high quality standards, and within planned timescales and budget.
• Oversee site maintenance activities for civil and building works, ensuring completion to acceptable standards.
• Conduct annual inspections and prepare reports for all site buildings; raise repairs in the maintenance Agility system and track progress.
• Fulfil client duties for CEUK in compliance with the Construction, Design & Management Regulations 2015.
• Manage asbestos‑containing materials (ACMs) on site in compliance with current asbestos legislation.

• HND in Civil Engineering or relevant experience.
• HNC in Construction or relevant experience.
• Experience in civil, structural and building construction.
• Strong knowledge of Scottish Building Regulations & Standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• IT skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Construction, Design & Management Regulations.
• Project management experience.
• Strong contractor management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Good decision‑making ability and ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Self‑motivated with experience in an explosive manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of impact and blast effects on buildings.
• Experience in risk assessment and method statement preparation.
• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work systems.

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Has a strong bias for action, spotting potential issues early and coordinating effective resolutions.
• Seeks out and implements new ideas and opportunities that deliver real business benefits.
• Builds and nurtures effective relationships to improve performance.
• Brings strong IT, communication and teamwork skills.
• Understands company policies and procedures to ensure compliance across site operations.
• Communicates clearly and confidently at all levels.

We offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme and flexible benefits such as Cycle2

Work and local and national discounts. Working patterns are flexible to suit your lifestyle.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to c

We are pleased to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Defense & Space