Job Title: Senior Support Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £43,.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Shape the future of naval engineering
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Support Engineer at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.
The role
As a Senior Support Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our Warships business unit, supporting the delivery of key naval projects such as HMS Bulwark and future Frigate upkeeps. This is a dynamic and varied role where you’ll contribute directly to the operational readiness of the Royal Navy, helping to maintain and upgrade some of the UK’s most critical defence assets.
Day-to-day, you’ll be part of an experienced and supportive team, working closely with internal departments, subcontractors and stakeholders including the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your technical expertise, gain exposure across multiple disciplines and make a meaningful impact in defence engineering.
1. Supporting the Constructive Production Manager with project delivery
2. Providing technical expertise, drawings and documentation
3. Scoping and planning work packages based on customer requirements
4. Procuring equipment and materials to meet project needs
5. Managing subcontractors and liaising with key stakeholders
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and whilst the role is predominantly onsite, we are open to hybrid working. Overtime available on occasions dependent on workload. Job will involve visits to vessels to carry out survey and scoping work packages.
Essential experience of the Senior Support Engineer
6. Proven experience in an engineering or technical environment
7. Strong IT skills and familiarity with company systems
8. Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
9. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications for the Senior Support Engineer
10. HNC or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline
11. Equivalent experience may be considered based on relevance
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