Senior Civil/Structural engineer

About the opportunity:

Join our team and support the delivery of civil engineering assurance services across the SWIF programme. (Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) at Devonport)

The SWIF project is a critical infrastructure upgrade at HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth, Western Europe's largest naval support facility. Working within the engineering assurance team, the Civil Engineer will review designs, assess technical risks, support constructability reviews, and provide engineering insight to help ensure infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme objectives. This long term hybrid role and requires working on site at Plymouth 2 to 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Review and Assurance
• Engineering Risk Management
• Constructability and Delivery Support
• Stakeholder Support

Typical Deliverables:

• Inputs to monthly technical assurance reports.
• Technical review notes and observations.
• Design review comments and recommendations.
• Engineering risk assessments.
• Constructability review inputs.
• Technical briefing papers and presentations.
• Contributions to programme governance reporting.

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Progressing toward, or holding, Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Substantial experience in civil engineering design, construction or infrastructure delivery
• Civil engineering design understanding ideally in Marine/Port design experience
• Knowledge of seismic design/analysis
• Design of reinforced concrete structures

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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