At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering designs and solutions for critical infrastructure at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
- Company: Join Babcock, a global leader in national security and engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, pension schemes, and health consultations.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national defence while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Applies engineering concepts and theories to deliver the development designs, calculations and technical solutions across a range of applications for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle. An experienced engineer, directly accountable for designs, calculations and technical solutions. Able to work under own initiative to produce high quality outputs. Capable of managing others and/or delivery of engineering and technical activities, through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. Can apply a wider range of knowledge to complex situations. Provides mentoring to others.
Your role will involve:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
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 shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading 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 to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
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.
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At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hawthorn, Corsham, where innovation meets collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our generous benefits package, including a matched contribution pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and initiatives like Be Kind Day for volunteering. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values diversity and encourages flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
