Job Title: Plant Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £43,.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Create a Safer World with Babcock
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 Plant Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Plant Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be part of the Plant Management Group, ensuring work across the site is undertaken safely and in accordance with our processes. This team is responsible for nuclear-implicated equipment and services in the Vanguard-class submarine docking facility - a critical part of the UK’s defence infrastructure.
Day-to-day, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding nuclear and radiological operations, working closely with Production, Design and Technical teams to deliver robust engineering solutions, implement process control and maintain critical safety cases.
1. Support the facility by identifying and managing actions to ensure design intent is met
2. Author nuclear safety documentation to capture the status of plant and assets
3. Manage implementation of activities within the facility, liaising with stakeholders and advising on nuclear safety requirements
4. Control master documentation for nuclear safety management arrangements
5. Investigate and implement changes and improvements to nuclear facilities and assets
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3-4 days in the office/onsite and 1-2 days working from home.
Essential experience of the Plant Engineer
6. Experience with engineering operation and modification
7. Knowledge of working practices within a high-hazard industry
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
9. Experience in scientific/engineering report writing
Qualifications for the Plant Engineer
10. Level 4 STEM qualification with relevant experience
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that 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