Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Materials Engineer to join our team at Devonport, Plymouth. Our team delivers heavy civil engineering projects in and around the Royal Navy Dockyard. Because of the sensitive nature of work on this site, this role requires a Security Check (SC) or Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) conducted by the UK Government’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. This clearance must be completed prior to employment and involves a thorough residency and background review.
Job Details
BAM operates a flexible working policy. This position is offered by BAM and will engage with a joint venture partner’s environment and sustainability policies, processes and statutory requirements to ensure proper implementation on the project.
Key Responsibilities
* Review requirements from Works Information, SCEWs, and design materials specifications.
* Review Material Control Records (MCRs).
* Advise on required derogations and amendments to specifications.
* Coordinate materials specifications, Inspection Testing Procedures (ITP) requirements, and supply‑chain material management during mobilisation and works execution.
* Review and refine testing requirements and scope.
* Develop templates for testing and technical assurance (TA).
- Develop a database of testing and test record data.
* Maintain the requirements register and advise the TA team.
* Engage with supply chain/sub‑contractors and support engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
* Understand the client and joint venture partners’ environment and sustainability policies, processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Earthworks (desirable).
* HND/HNC/NVQ in a relevant subject (beneficial).
* Previous materials experience.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
* Reliable with excellent time‑keeping.
* Willingness to work overtime, including weekend and/or night shifts.
* Full driving licence (appreciated).
* Preferably industry‑accredited safety training (eg. CSCS).
* Ideally, prior experience in a similar role on another project.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Wide range of family‑friendly policies.
* Company car / car allowance / travel allowance.
* 8 % matched pension contributions.
* Private healthcare.
* Life assurance.
* 26 days holiday.
* 2 wellbeing days.
* 1 volunteering day.
* Personal and professional development.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process. If at any time you feel you may need reasonable adjustments, please speak with a member of our team and we will do our best to support you. We aim to recruit the very best talent regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or any other characteristic.
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