Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking an Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer to design and manage mechanical systems for defense infrastructure. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in mechanical systems design. The firm offers a generous benefits package, including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the design and substantiation of mechanical systems and components.
• Strong understanding of engineering regulations, legislation, and standards.
• Proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Deliver design and technical authority responsibilities for mechanical handling systems.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects across the full design lifecycle.
• Produce engineering drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.

Skills

Design of mechanical systems and components

Engineering regulations

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Mechanical and electrical engineering drawings

Crane systems and lifting equipment

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Shape the Future of Mechanical Handling in Defence Engineering

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 Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact—on national security, on engineering excellence, and on your own professional growth.

Day-to-day, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and configuring mechanical handling systems that support some of the UK’s most critical defence infrastructure. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and innovation of lifting equipment and crane systems across our site.

• Deliver design and technical authority responsibilities for mechanical handling systems and equipment.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects across the full design lifecycle—from concept through to implementation.
• Produce engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and commissioning documentation.
• Manage technical queries and design deviations to maintain design intent.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and innovation.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with an expectation of 3 days in the office/onsite.

Essential experience of the Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer

• Demonstrated experience in the design and substantiation of mechanical systems and components.
• Strong understanding of engineering regulations, legislation, and standards.
• Proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ability to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with crane systems, lifting equipment, and mechanical handling safety.

Qualifications for the Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Professional membership (e.g., IMechE) - 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 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 (www.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 share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• 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.
• ‘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 organization or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer

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 [e-mail] 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.