Overview
Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £54,019 - £60,429 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF70663
Shape the future of the UK’s defence engineering capability
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. You will join us as a Senior Process Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role at the heart of the UK’s defence infrastructure, supporting essential engineering activity that safeguards the capability, safety and performance of nuclear plant and equipment across Devonport’s Nuclear Licensed Site and the Ministry of Defence’s Authorised Site.
Day-to-day, you’ll lead critical process design projects across all engineering design phases, applying your expertise to ensure systems, equipment and infrastructure remain safe, reliable and aligned with rigorous regulatory requirements.
* Lead the development and delivery of process designs across all design phases, from concept to implementation.
* Manage the production, checking and approval of technical documentation, drawings and engineering reports.
* Undertake engineering analyses, including calculations, component structural assessments and system fluid‑flow modelling.
* Ensure compliance with nuclear site licence conditions, statutory requirements and engineering codes and standards.
* Provide through‑life engineering support for nuclear process systems and collaborate with engineers across chemical, process and mechanical disciplines.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 - 3 days in the office/onsite.
Essential experience
* Understanding of mechanical engineering principles for the design, operation and maintenance of pressure and pipework systems.
* Knowledge of the engineering design lifecycle and technical documentation controls.
* Experience in project specification, planning and budgeting.
* Technical capability in at least one of the following: pressure systems, component engineering simulation, nuclear plant design, CAD, or fluid‑flow analysis.
* Familiarity with engineering codes, standards and legislation in a regulated industry.
* Experience gained in nuclear, defence, oil and gas, utilities or other pressure‑systems industries - Desirable
Qualifications
* Minimum HND, FdSc, FdEng or equivalent qualification in mechanical, process or chemical engineering.
* Professional registration or working toward it (e.g., IEng/CEng) - Desirable
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 roles at our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility for certain roles may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship history, and residency. Details are available at the GOV.UK security vetting page.
What we offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
* 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 buying/selling additional leave; an annual window applies. There is also a Be Kind Day for volunteering leave
* Development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme
Babcock
We’re Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people. Your work will contribute to national security and public infrastructure, with a focus on meaningful careers and work-life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together.
We are a disability-confident employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to an inclusive culture and flexible working options.
Closing date
Closing date: 26/03/2026
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