Safety Engineer Opportunities
Job Title: Safety Engineer
Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent or Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF73832
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 Safety 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 700 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.
What you’ll do:
* Providing expert advice on nuclear and radiological safety
* Supporting safety case development for the 9 Dock Design and Safety Engineering team
* Advising on safety analysis underpinning Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited (DRDL) safety cases
* Contributing to the transformation and sustainability of Devonport Dockyard
* Building and maintaining knowledge of submarine systems and reactor plant performance
What you’ll need:
* Degree in Engineering or Science discipline
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
* Experience in safety engineering or design
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Knowledge of submarine systems (advantageous)
* Experience within the nuclear sector (advantageous)
* A drive to own and shape your career development journey.
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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.
What we offer
* 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 shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement each year.
* ‘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
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 11/06/2026
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