Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67117
Drive Innovation in Submarine Engineering
Role Overview
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 Project Engineer at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.
As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering critical submarine projects that support national defence. You’ll help ensure our fleet remains mission‑ready by managing engineering work packages across multiple vessel systems. This role requires technical expertise and project management skills that directly contribute to the safety and performance of the Royal Navy’s submarine capability.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
* Delivering engineering projects to meet safety, time, quality and cost targets
* Compiling project management plans from agreed scopes of work
* Supporting and deputising for the Project Manager to maximise team efficiency
* Coordinating with vessels, shore departments and MoD stakeholders
* Ensuring all work packages are captured, approved and implemented within PEPS
This role is full time, 36 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential Experience
* Experience in project planning and risk management
* Familiarity with process improvement techniques
* Ability to work safely at height
* Knowledge of submarine systems and equipment (desirable)
Qualifications
* HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
* APM certifications (any level) are desirable but not essential
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
* 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 entitlement (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 volunteer 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.
Equal Opportunity
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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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.
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