Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF66633
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Shape the Future of Submarine 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 Naval Architect at our site in Bristol or Plymouth.
Role
As a Naval Architect, you’ll be at the forefront of submarine design and support, applying your specialist expertise to sustain and enhance the capability of the UK’s current and next-generation submarine fleet. This is a rare opportunity to make a direct impact on national security, working on some of the most complex and strategically important engineering challenges in the defence sector.
Responsibilities
* Deliver technical solutions that ensure the safety and performance of submarine platforms
* Conduct stability analyses and support submarine stability experiments
* Produce calculations and guidance for safe docking and manoeuvring
* Develop tailored engineering toolsets and procedures
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including MoD clients and suppliers
Full time, 35 hours per week with hybrid working arrangements (2 days onsite, 3 days home).
Essential Experience
* Experience on complex engineering projects within shipbuilding, submarine design, aerospace or other high-integrity structural environments
* Proficiency in tools such as Paramarine, Ansys, MATLAB, Orcaflex, AutoCAD/Inventor
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Qualifications
* Degree (BSc, BEng, MSc, or MEng) in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, Ship Science, or a related STEM discipline
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national and obtain a Security Check (SC) clearance.
Benefits
* 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
* Reservist special paid leave
* Holiday Trading benefit
* Be Kind Day volunteering leave
* Employee assistance programme
About Babcock International
For over a century, Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident, inclusive employer and are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We also support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments during the application process.
Closing date: 27/11/2025
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