Deputy Design Manager

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Deputy Design Manager Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite Job Title: Deputy Design Manager Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF63686 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 Deputy Design Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site. The role As a Deputy Design Manager , you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Join a transformative infrastructure programme at Devonport, driving future MOD ship and submarine capabilities. The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit is leading the design, construction, and commissioning of docking and berthing facilities for Astute Class submarine maintenance, shaping the future of naval operations. Day-to-day, you’ll assist the Principal Engineer in overseeing the civil and structural engineering elements of the Water Retaining Boundary (Dock), ensuring successful project execution and compliance with technical standards. Ensure systems adhere to defined requirements, demonstrating compliance with relevant HSE standards. Oversee civil/structural engineering aspects of the Water Retaining Boundary (Dock), ensuring technical performance and appropriate responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance on civil/structural engineering. Offer technical design guidance and review of civil/structural design packages. Support integration of civil/structural designs with other design packages to ensure cohesive project execution. This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements. Essential experience of the Deputy Design Manager Experience in heavy civil works. Preferably specialised in Marine Civil/Structural Engineering. Expertise in marine remedial structural repairs. Knowledge of seismic design is advantageous. Proven ability in managing sub-contractors and consultants. Qualifications for the Deputy Design Manager Minimum of a Bachelor\’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering. Preferably working towards Chartered Engineer status. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) What we offer 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. 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 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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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. #BABDESTNUC #J-18808-Ljbffr