Location: Plymouth, Devon + Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £54,019 - £60,429 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF72771
Senior Systems Transversals Engineer
Lead engineering that protects our nations’ future. 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 Systems Transversals Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard or Babcock Technology Centre sites.
The role
As a Senior Systems Transversals Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping engineering excellence across our Naval Nuclear programmes. This is your opportunity to lead significant engineering projects that directly support the Royal Navy’s operational capability, work that is innovative, meaningful and nationally important.
Day-to-day, you’ll be part of our Whole Boat & Platform Systems Engineering team, helping to drive engineering performance, improve processes, and influence how complex engineering systems are delivered.
* Lead transversal engineering projects and deliver technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
* Implement engineering processes, governance and capability plans that improve how we operate.
* Undertake engineering investigations, producing clear reports and recommendations.
* Carry out project management activities including planning, delivery and cost control.
* Liaise with customers and stakeholders to present solutions, progress and outcomes.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential Experience
* Understanding and delivery of system technical requirements.
* Experience driving innovation and improving engineering effectiveness and efficiency.
* Proven experience managing projects in fast‑moving environments, delivering on time, on budget and to quality standards.
* Familiarity with commercial and subcontract processes.
* Proficiency in project management tools.
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant STEM discipline, or an HND/BTEC Level 5 in a relevant STEM discipline supported by suitable engineering experience.
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or a clear development plan to achieve this through an appropriate engineering institution.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is 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. 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-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual 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 organisation or registered charity.
* Excellent development opportunities and an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Closing date: 15/04/2026
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