Senior Engineer Civil and Structural in Plymouth

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £51,941 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Engineer the Future of National Security

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 Senior Civil and Structural Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

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

Essential experience of the Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

• 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

Qualifications for the Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

• 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.

Security Clearance

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.

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 DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• 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.
• ‘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
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 06/01/2026