Civil/Structural Associate Director-Hybrid in Plymouth

About the opportunity: Devonport Royal Dockyard is part of the largest naval base in Western Europe, and is the only site in the UK licensed to undertake submarine deep maintenance. Amentum is proud to have supported the site for over two decades, providing a wide range of project, safety, engineering and technical services, and has been involved in the design and substantiation of a large proportion of the site's existing facilities and marine structures.

Today, we are a strategic supplier to the site, committed to providing value‐adding support through long‐term frameworks, and working collaboratively to deliver a significant programme of infrastructure upgrades, which will underpin the UK's strategic defence capability for decades to come. This role provides a fantastic career opportunity, whilst developing your skills and experiences under the guidance and mentorship within our central systems Civil / Structural engineering team.

• Inter‐discipline project planning, delivery and financial performance.
• Provision of technical quality and excellence of project deliverables.
• Providing technical and professional guidance, support and development of more junior engineers and technicians.
• Supporting business development activities including preparation of proposals.
• Developing good working relationships with clients and other company departments.
• Adherence and contribution to business and quality management systems.
• Operational and design safety, and developing good safety culture.

At Amentum, we’re not just solving problems; we’re engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‐friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work‐life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‐time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Good all‐round technical design expertise using British and international standards, and / or Eurocodes.
• Proven ability to manage projects and preparation of project deliverables, including managing quality, budget, programme and resources.
• Good understanding of structural theory, with proven problem solving ability.
• Good, accredited MEng degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer or working towards this where we can support.

Our Culture: Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful. We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‐income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.