Job Title: Senior Civil and Structural Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £51, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Engineer the Future of National Security
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 Senior Civil and Structural Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact engineering challenges while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Day-to-day, you’ll be part of the Facilities Engineering Technical Authority, responsible for the through-life management of critical infrastructure across Devonport Royal Dockyard. Your expertise will ensure that a wide range of facilities remain operational and fit for purpose, supporting projects that are vital to national defence.
1. Undertaking inspections of civil and structural assets across the Devonport site
2. Producing detailed asset condition reports and identifying defects
3. Specifying repair materials and techniques for structural maintenance
4. Preparing technical scopes and specifications, acting as an intelligent customer
5. Liaising with plant managers and facility operators to facilitate inspections and provide technical advice
Essential experience of the Senior Civil and Structural Engineer
6. Strong understanding of civil structures and structural behaviour
7. Knowledge of common defect types in civil and structural assets
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
9. Ability to adapt, learn, and work to schedule deadlines
10. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Qualifications for the Senior Civil and Structural Engineer
11. Degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering discipline
12. 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.
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
What we offer
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
16. Employee share scheme
17. Employee shopping savings portal
18. Payment of Professional Fees
19. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
20. 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.
21. ‘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
22. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.