Civil Engineer

KBS Maritime Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic joint venture firm in Portsmouth is looking for a Civil Engineer to assist in technical governance and assurance for infrastructure. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, and career development opportunities. Apply before 10th October 2025.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible parental benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Continued professional career development

Qualifications

• Extensive background in heavy lift services and mechanical handling.
• Demonstrable experience in a civil engineering environment.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in technical governance and assurance for infrastructure.
• Work within a highly competent engineering team.
• Provide solutions ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Lifting AP certificate

IOSH/NEBOSH accreditation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Service Delivery

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

What You'll be doing

The role is within the Engineering, Assurance and Compliance Team (EnACT), and you will assist in the provision of technical governance, legislative, regulatory and safe to operate assurance for the infrastructure within HMNBP. This role provides an opportunity to join a well-established team, working alongside highly competent and experienced engineers. You will be a civils engineer educated to degree level and have demonstrable evidence of working within a civil engineering environment.

You\'ll Have

• An extensive background and understanding of heavy lift services, mechanical handling and slinging from a managerial perspective.
• Management skills and be able to lead a team effectively.
• Lifting AP certificate (essential)
• IOSH/NEBOSH accreditation (desirable)
• Computer literacy skills, conversant with Microsoft Office including Excel, and fully familiar with the use of smart phones.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of working and managing under pressure to achieve set deadlines.

You\'ll get

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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

Application process

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 10th October 2025 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 13th October 2025. For all queries, please contact The Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

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