Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

  • Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
  • Devon, UK
  • 29 Jul, 2026

Job Description

Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Compensation: Up to £55,800 depending on experience + benefits.

Hybrid Working Arrangements available, minimum 3 days onsite per week.

Your Role

Applies engineering concepts and theories to deliver development designs, calculations, and technical solutions across a range of Babcock products and services. Responsible for designs, calculations, and technical solutions. Works independently to produce high quality outputs. Manages others and/or delivery of engineering and technical activities, applying process, domain knowledge, and experience. Mentors others.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • 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.
Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What We Offer
  • 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 benefit allowing UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
  • 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.
Inclusion

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 with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'.