Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Would you like to lead structural engineering activities across a diverse range of buildings spanning the Naval Base? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Structural Engineer at our site, Portsmouth Naval Base.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will provide structural engineering judgement and guidance to the Chief Engineer's department to enable key decisions with respect to safety and longevity of infrastructure. The dockyard comprises an area of about 336 acres and includes buildings that range from shipbuilding warehouses, churches, museums, block mills and also the Naval Academy where Lord Admiral Nelson himself learnt his trade.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with a very diverse range of architecture, including buildings dating back to 1495, as well as a variety of materials. You will have the chance to work as part of a large team, managing a number of stakeholders, including site contractors.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Structural Engineer will involve:

Undertaking civil/structural appraisals and inspections to provide direction with regards the future of the naval base infrastructure

Undertaking engineering feasibility assessments, vetting and approving preliminary and final designs with justification for decision(s)

Preparing requirement specifications, overseeing and managing the work of consultants, including checking their production information

Leading design reviews and other peer review meetings as required

Your skills and qualifications as a Senior Structural Engineer:

Degree or equivalent qualification or experience within structural/ civil engineering (or closely related discipline)

Experience within structural analysis and structural design of buildings

Good working knowledge of building regulations

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Experience with condition surveys within structures

What we're looking for in you:

You will possess excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team. You must also have good communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead a range of stakeholders.

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of GBP650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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