Job Title: Constructive Design Engineer
Location: Plymouth Devon + Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £40, + 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 Constructive Design Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard or Babcock Technology Centre sites.
The role
As a Constructive Design Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is a rare opportunity to influence the design of in-service and future submarines, applying your expertise to projects that directly support the UK's defence capability and shape the future of naval engineering.
Day-to-day, you’ll apply your mechanical and structural design expertise to support combat system upgrades and platform engineering across Astute and Vanguard class submarines, with potential involvement in future submarine programmes. You’ll work in a growing team, using advanced design tools to deliver high-quality solutions that meet defence standards and contribute to national security.
1. Creating and developing 2D and 3D drawings and models for system integration
2. Designing installation methods for new submarine fits, ensuring manufacturability and compliance
3. Participating in onboard surveys and validation exercises
4. Supporting the production of technical documentation, including design and safety materials
5. Collaborating with MOD, ship staff, and installation contractors
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.
Essential experience of the Constructive Design Engineer
6. Experience in a regulated constructive or mechanical engineering environment
7. Knowledge of welding and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques
8. Proficiency in 2D and 3D AutoCAD software
9. Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality
10. Proven reliability and productivity in engineering delivery
Qualifications for the Constructive Design Engineer
11. ONC with appropriate apprenticeship or equivalent experience
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. 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.
20. ‘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
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.