Civil & Building Works Engineer

05 Mar 2026

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers.

Are you an experienced civil or structural engineer with a proven track record in planning, designing, and managing building and infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Civil & Building Works Engineer to take responsibility for the overall planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the civil, structural, and building infrastructure at our Ardeer site. With over 150 office, storage, production, and service buildings on site, this role is central to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing facility in a unique manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• Proficient 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.

The Ideal Candidate

• 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.

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme, and a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts. Where practical, we will support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, including flexible start and finish times to help maintain your work–life balance.

If you have the skills and experience to take on this important role, we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role careers@chemringenergetics.co.uk

***STRICTLY NO AGENCIES***

No terminology in this advertisement is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are pleased to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.