Job Title
Mechanical Engineer
Location
Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation & Benefits
£39,000 - £48,800 depending on experience, plus benefits.
Role Type
Full time / Permanent
Overview
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 Mechanical Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be part of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant Interface Equipment team, supporting the design and development of equipment that interfaces with submarine reactor plant systems. Your work will directly contribute to the safe operation, maintenance and refit of nuclear submarines, making a tangible impact on national defence.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll develop your engineering expertise across the full design lifecycle, working on complex systems in a highly regulated environment. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to critical engineering decisions, and build your professional capability within the nuclear engineering discipline.
* Producing design documentation and technical assessments to support engineering projects
* Developing engineering designs across the full lifecycle, from concept through to implementation
* Providing technical advice and guidance to support compliance with standards and legislation
* Supporting design reviews, hazard studies and engineering analysis activities
* Collaborating with engineering teams to deliver outputs in line with project schedules and budgets
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential Experience
* Understanding of mechanical engineering principles, particularly in pressure systems or pipework design
* Knowledge of the engineering design lifecycle and associated processes
* Awareness of relevant engineering legislation, standards and regulatory requirements
* Experience in areas such as computer‑aided design, fluid systems, or engineering analysis (desirable)
* Strong problem‑solving, communication and organisational skills
Qualifications
* HNC or equivalent qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Benefits
* 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‑day special paid leave
* Holiday Trading benefit allowing purchase or sale of up to one working week of annual leave
* Be Kind Day: one working day's paid leave a year for volunteering work
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Company Information
We’re Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure.
Application information
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and can discuss flexible working patterns.
Closing date
10/06/2026
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