Job Description

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

Service Area: Asset Management

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000

Join KBS Maritime, an exciting joint venture between BAE Systems and KBR, at the heart of HMNB Portsmouth, where historic dockyards meet cutting?edge naval innovation. As the Senior Structural Design Manager, you'll lead high?profile structural projects that directly support the Royal Navy's operational capability, shaping solutions from concept to delivery.
If you're an experienced engineer looking to make a real impact in a unique buildings environment with the supportive feel of a small business, this is the place to do it.

What You'll be doing:

Reporting to the Principal Structural Design Manager, you'll have vital responsibility for developing the client's outline strategic project requirement into a detailed Project Brief Requirements, developing the project delivery strategy and layering additional requirements and documentation to address project performance, constraints, risks, applicable standards/regulations, and acceptance criteria.



Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll also be responsible for building, developing, and managing multi-discipline internal and external design teams. By extension, you'll manage the design process through the development of the RIBA Plan of Work, considering the feasibility and appropriateness of designs in practice and ensuring the design process meets the relevant legislation and regulations.



Operationally, you'll also ensure designs align to client's strategic and environmental objectives, being familiar and versed in environmentally considerate design, energy and carbon saving design approaches and awareness of technology. Lastly to note, you'll confidently support and advise the client regarding the technical requirements.

You'll Have:

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering and significant experience in relation to the seniority of the post. The ideal candidate should either hold or be working towards chartership in their relevant area of expertise. Your background should include exposure to a wide range of project typologies, which may include new structures, repairs, refurbishments, work on heritage and listed structures. You should be familiar with the entire project lifecycle (RIBA Stage 1-7) and possess in-depth knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction aspects related to project delivery.



Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work, Building Regulations, British standards and Eurocodes is equally essential.

About you:

In this role, you will need strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively monitor and influence various aspects of the project. Key attributes such as listening and being concise will be essential. Additionally, your ability to build relationships and collaborate with others will contribute to the overall quality and success of the project. By being persuasive and clear in your interactions, you will ensure successful outcomes at every stage of the project.



You'll be adept at conveying complex concepts and work streams in a clear manner with consideration to the target audience. In alignment, you will be able to confidently deliver mentorship and support other engineers, particularly those less experienced.

You'll get:

A competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase/sell scheme, following successful completion of probation period Hybrid working Early finish on a Friday Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues Cycle to work scheme Group income protection Flexible parental benefits (if applicable) Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position. Continued professional career development Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme) Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

About Us:

At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company - we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.



With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment; with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.



By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work - at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.