As part of the major infrastructure programme underway at the Devonport site, VGC are recruiting Senior Engineer - Structural for a Tier 1 main contractor who are delivering substantial upgrades to existing infrastructure that will support the future capability of the Royal Navy and the UK’s Defence Nuclear Enterprise. 

Due to continued growth the position of Senior Engineer Structural Water Retaining Boundary (Subways) has become available to join our successful team based in Plymouth.

Please note potential candidates for this role must be able to obtain and retain security clearance to be able to be considered for this position.

We are working on an infrastructure upgrade programme to support the MODs future requirements in relation to both its warship and submarine programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team.

This position has a competitive salary dependant on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%, a day off for your birthday and a dedicated professional development budget.

Role Requirements

• Civil/Structural Engineering with a strong skill set in systems assurance design
• Seismic Design
• Management of sub-contractors/consultants & subject matter experts to assure robust details at stage 3 gateway, design detail and beyond.
• Systems Engineering Systems Assurance experience in the management of traceability documentation (Preferable)
• A minimum of a Batchelor’s Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering
• Preferred Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council.
• Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive
• Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way
• Must be customer focussed by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs