Job Description

Contract Type

Full Time

Duration

Open-ended Appointment

Salary

56,509 - 62,179

Benefits

We offer

generous benefits

Team

Estates

Location

BAS Cambridge and Antarctica

Closing Date

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Job Profile

Description

56,509 - 62,159

- the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered.

Interview date

- 2nd September 2025


British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Engineering Manager to join our Polar Estates team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!




Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK




As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits:


30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band) 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues) Flexible and family friendly working opportunities Cycle to work scheme Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.





You'll be joining our

Polar Estates Team

which provides everything needed to support life in Antarctica and is made up of skilled individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.




Reporting directly to the Head of Polar Estates, You'll help us to deliver leadership and management to a team of engineers, providing technical oversight and project delivery in the polar regions. You will be the senior engineer in the BAS Polar Estates Team. You will be proactive and a champion for good H&S practices and UK statutory requirements. Be a proactive member of the Estates management team and to actively engage with in-house capital projects. Accepting new assets into service and maintaining for service life. Coordinate engineering requirements through design, construction, and commissioning stages of all Polar Estates projects. This includes responsibility for managing acceptance and delivery on behalf of the Estates senior responsible owner. Provide site supervision and quality management support to project delivery teams. Manage the Estates Engineering Team, providing technical advice and coordinating BAS stakeholders relating to engineering matters in support of key project decisions. Whilst deployed, this role will manage the team coordinating site management, engineering support and technical assurance during construction and commissioning.




Current projects the team are working on in Antarctica include a new fuel infrastructure, solar PV, accommodation refurbishment, energy monitoring, handover of Discovery Building at Rothera, and a new Hangar for BAS Aircraft.




You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.




Some of your main responsibilities will include:




Technical Management of engineering staff at Cambridge, ensuring skills, equipment and records are kept up to date Management, oversight and coordination of project and programme delivery Preparation and upkeep of the documentation including manuals, reports, method statements and procedures Ensuring that regular inspections and condition surveys of BAS facilities with appropriate actions undertaken Workforce planning Preparation and management of relevant budgets Production of reports Ensure the Health and Safety Policy is implemented including risk and COSHH assessments Implementation of the Environment policy





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For the role of Polar Estates Engineering Manager, we are looking for somebody who has:


Proven track record in engineering and construction project delivery and maintenance planning Knowledge of building systems Experience of energy efficiency and sustainable systems NVQ, HNC or BTEC in the appropriate discipline Track record of time/work management skills and ability to progress several tasks in short succession with minimal supervision Project management experience Good interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate technical information to a wide range individuals and groups, both orally and in the written form Ability to make technical assessments and evaluate site information and data. Ability to make decisions and provide options for solutions to tasks, combined with a clear understanding of when assistance/consultation should be sought Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities



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If we've just described you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.




What experiences can we offer you?


At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.




Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.




If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.


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