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Compensation: £51,941 - £58,105 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF65007
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Protect What Matters Most
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Safety Engineer at our Devonport site.
The role
As a Senior Safety Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be instrumental in supporting the safety of nuclear and radiological facilities that enable the Royal Navy to operate safely and effectively. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on national defence while advancing your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
Day-to-day, you’ll:
* Provide expert advice on nuclear and radiological safety
* Support safety case development for the 9 Dock Design and Safety Engineering team
* Build and maintain knowledge of submarine systems and reactor plant performance
* Advise on safety analysis underpinning Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited (DRDL) safety cases
* Contribute to the transformation and sustainability of Devonport Dockyard
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.
Essential Experience
* Experience in safety engineering or design
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Knowledge of submarine systems (advantageous)
* Experience within the nuclear sector (advantageous)
Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering or Science discipline
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement
* ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organization or registered charity
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
Additional Information
Babcock International has been a leading defence and security company for over a century, committed to building an inclusive culture and supporting flexible working. We are a disability confident, committed employer. Reasonable adjustments can be requested at careers@babcockinternational.com.
Closing date: 08/12/2025
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