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Position – Civil Structural Engineer
Type – Contract
Rate – Circa £60.00 per hour OR PAYE equivalent (DOE)
Duration – 12 Months +
Hours – Typically 40 hours per week
Determination – Inside IR35
Security – UK BPSS / SC Security Clearance to be in place
Location – Devonport, Plymouth, UK
Start Date – ASAP ?

Overall Department Direction;

In order to deliver the MoD’s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The ‘Major Infrastructure Projects’ (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this.

One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of Defuel23. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m.

The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site.

Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering Team that is delivering the designs for each of those work packages.

Main Purpose of Role;

The primary purpose of the role is to ultimately assist and support the Design Manager in the delivery of project scope. This will include the likes of the following;

To undertake the delivery of structural engineering activities to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost.

Responsible for technical aspects of the structural engineering work packages from identification of the need, through to handover.

Undertake technical delivery of one or more design packages as directed by the Principal Civil & Structural Engineer.

Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget.

Plan for effective project implementation.

Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with Babcock’s Business Management System and Technical Manual.

Support ensuring that the processes and activities being undertaken are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied.

Support ensuring that staff and contractors are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken by the delegated engineering team through effective management and communication of the Risk Assessment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences;

The candidate must;

Design of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant codes, preferably including seismic codes;

Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings;

Knowledge of building services design and installation;

Knowledge of construction techniques employed structures;

Be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in technical design development;

Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements;

Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage tasks in accordance with these procedures;

Working knowledge of relevant engineering computer applications

Qualifications;

The candidate will have a degree or equivalent in a Civil or Structural engineering related discipline.

Preferably working towards Chartered Engineer status and member of relevant institute.

A range of Babcock specific courses will be required, such as the following;

Site Induction

Fire Safety

Diversity

Anti-bribery

Data Protection

IF the above position is of interest, please forward a cv ASAP..