Job Title: Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
Compensation: £52,475 - £58,500 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67918
Shape the Future of Submarine Safety
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 Non-Destructive Examination Engineer at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.
The role
As a Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of our mission to support the Royal Navy's submarine flotilla. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the through-life maintenance of critical defence assets at HMNB Clyde, within our Fleet Operations Directorate.
Day-to-day you'll be:
* Leading the development and review of NDT procedures and safety documentation
* Collaborating with project teams to plan and sequence inspection work packages
* Ensuring compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 as Radiation Protection Supervisor
* Supporting safety initiatives and risk assessments across the site
* Communicating complex technical findings clearly to stakeholders
This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.
Essential Experience Of The Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer
* Applying Non-Destructive Examination techniques in an engineering environment
* Demonstrating a strong understanding of radiation protection principles
* Communicating complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing
Qualifications For The Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer
* PCN Level II Radiography
* Minimum of three PCN Level II certifications in: Visual, DPI, MPI, UT (3.1/3.2), Advanced Radiation Safety
* Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Constructive or Engineering (HNC, Degree or above)
* Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ) .
What We Offer
* 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 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.
* '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 benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 09/10/2025
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