Job Title: Commissioning Engineer – Electrical
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £41, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
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 Commissioning Engineer – Electrical at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Commissioning Engineer – Electrical, you’ll play a key role in bringing complex defence, marine and engineering systems to life. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure the safe, reliable and compliant operation of electrical systems that support the UK’s national defence capability.
Day-to-day, you’ll be part of a high‑performing engineering team supporting world‑class, mission‑critical assets. Your work will directly contribute to the security of the nation, while providing you with significant opportunities for personal development, technical growth and long‑term career progression.
1. Delivering commissioning activities across electrical systems to ensure they meet operational, safety and regulatory standards.
2. Producing, reviewing and managing commissioning documentation and test procedures.
3. Collaborating closely with design, quality, engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues.
4. Conducting inspections, tests and evaluations to verify system readiness.
5. Supporting safety, quality and assurance processes throughout all commissioning stages.
This role is full time35, hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience of the Commissioning Engineer – Electrical
6. Experience delivering commissioning, testing or verification of electrical systems within engineering, marine, defence, nuclear or industrial environments.
7. Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, including fault diagnosis and system testing.
8. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and safety documentation.
9. Experience working to regulated or high‑integrity engineering standards.
10. Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications for the Commissioning Engineer – Electrical
11. Apprenticeship or equivalent training in an electrical discipline - Essential
12. A recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent) - Desirable
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. 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 Babcock
We’re Babcock — a global FTSE organisation with over 26, people working together to make a difference.
Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.
We call that lifetime engineering.
Join us and see how far we can go, together.
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