Structural Survey Engineer (Maritime) in Portsmouth

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Diving Services

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Salary: £48,000 to £55,000

What you will be doing:

• Carrying out professional and technical surveys of subsea structures, assessing condition, and recommending repairs.
• Working closely with the KBS Maritime Diving team, you will support Portsmouth Naval Base infrastructure by providing structural engineering advice to ensure safety, longevity and effective whole-life asset management.
• Offering engineering support to the Diving & Maritime Section as required.

What you will bring:

• Expertise in delivering civil/structural inspections and appraisals to guide future infrastructure decisions.
• Engineering support to projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Experience in preparing specifications for repairs identified through maritime surveys.
• Team planning, risk management, quality and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) knowledge.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and departments.
• Broad engineering support across the business as required.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing professional development.
• Understanding on how to develop and maintain effective engineering processes.
• Expertise across disciplines, with a focus on maritime structures.
• Clear, accurate survey reports and documentation.

About you:

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Understanding and knowledge to carry out structural condition surveys of buildings & maritime structures enabling structural design assessments to be undertaken.
• Competent at designing all building materials (masonry, steel, timber and concrete) by hand calculation and using computer software.
• Significant experience in the use and application of Eurocodes.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of AutoCAD software.
• The ability to prepare reports, advise on repair schedules and strategies, correspondence and emails using Windows, MS Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to work in high-risk environments (Diving, Confined Spaces, Working at Heights).
• An understanding of Life Cycle Management.
• HSE Part 1 Diving Qualification or equivalent (Ideal but not essential to the role).
• You should hold a full UK Driving Licence.

You’ll get:

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• Discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%.
• Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s).
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Group income protection.
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable).
• Free parking onsite.
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development.
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme).
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services.
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard.

Diversity and Inclusive Workforce:

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.