Principal Commissioning Engineer Opportunities
Job Title: Principal Commissioning Engineer
Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive salary + 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 Principal Commissioning Engineer at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over years.
At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock.
Principal Commissioning Engineer Opportunities
As a Principal Commissioning Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Principal Commissioning Engineers to work on a wide range of projects. You’ll lead commissioning teams working on high-integrity mechanical submarine systems, helping to ensure the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of our naval fleet.
What you’ll do:
1. Leading and mentoring Commissioning Engineers across multiple complex projects
2. Managing commissioning packages and ensuring high standards of delivery
3. Preparing and authorising test documentation to meet project timelines
4. Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Safe Systems of Work
5. Collaborating with ship staff, Production teams, and Senior Engineers to resolve testing conflicts
What you’ll need:
6. Proven experience in commissioning and maintaining mechanical systems
7. Strong understanding of Control of Work processes and safety documentation
8. Knowledge of nuclear safety cases and their relevance to commissioning
9. Demonstrated leadership in managing engineering teams
10. Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you.
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 .
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.