Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: From £43, Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Design the Future of Defence Infrastructure
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, your expertise will directly contribute to national security and public safety, while advancing your career in a dynamic engineering environment.
Day-to-day, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and configuring mechanical handling systems that support some of the UK’s most critical defence infrastructure. You’ll provide technical authority and design consultancy for cranes, lifting equipment, and other mechanical handling assets across our Devonport site.
1. Providing technical authority for mechanical handling systems.
2. Delivering design consultancy for new capabilities and modifications.
3. Supporting maintenance and configuration of existing systems.
4. Collaborating with project teams to ensure timely delivery.
5. Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office/onsite.
Essential experience of the Mechanical Engineer
6. Demonstrated experience in the design and substantiation of mechanical systems and components.
7. Strong understanding of engineering regulations, legislation, and standards.
8. Proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
9. Ability to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
10. Familiarity with crane systems, lifting equipment, and mechanical handling safety.
Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer
11. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or extensive proven experience.
12. Chartered status or working towards it is advantageous.
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
What we offer
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
16. Employee share scheme
17. Employee shopping savings portal
18. Payment of Professional Fees
19. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
20. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually
21. ‘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
22. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.