Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £51, + 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 Senior Design Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Join a pioneering team driving the design of nuclear-powered submarines, shaping the future of maritime defence. Be part of an innovative environment where engineering excellence meets cutting-edge technology.
Day-to-day, you’ll provide technical engineering support and design expertise for Refit Support Equipment, ensuring seamless integration with submarine reactor plant fluid systems and other ship or facility systems.
1. Collaborate with engineers to plan, organise tasks, and drive progress toward objectives.
2. Produce and review design documentation across the full lifecycle (Start-up to Implementation).
3. Advise on design documentation maintenance and compliance with codes, standards, and legislation.
4. Represent the Refit Support Equipment Group, leading site visits and guiding contract staff.
5. Provide ongoing technical support for nuclear process assets throughout their lifecycle.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential experience of the Senior Design Engineer
6. Industrial experience in a highly regulated sector (aviation, rail, oil and gas, or similar).
7. Strong background in pressure systems design, maintenance, and compliance.
8. Familiarity with engineering standards, safety regulations, and technical documentation.
9. Ability to apply engineering expertise in complex operational environments.
Qualifications for the Senior Design Engineer
10. FdSc/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/ProcessEngineering discipline or HNC with substantial relevant experience also accepted.
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
11. Generous holiday allowance
12. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
13. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
14. Employee share scheme
15. Employee shopping savings portal
16. Payment of Professional Fees
17. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
18. 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.
19. ‘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
20. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.