Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense engineering firm seeks an Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer in Plymouth. You will design mechanical handling systems supporting UK defense infrastructure, ensuring safety and reliability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the field. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme, health checks, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Holiday trading options

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the design of mechanical systems.
• Understanding of engineering regulations and standards.
• Ability to perform finite element analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Design and configure mechanical handling systems for defense.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects.
• Produce engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills

Design and substantiation of mechanical systems and components

Strong understanding of engineering regulations

Proficiency in hand calculations

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Familiarity with crane systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devonport Royal Dockyard, UK.

Role: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week, hybrid with 3 days onsite.

Shape the Future of Mechanical Handling in Defence Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. Join us as an Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer.

The role

As an Electrical Controls - Mechanical Engineer, you’ll impact national security, engineering excellence, and your own professional growth.

Day‑to‑day you will design and configure mechanical handling systems that support UK defence infrastructure, ensuring safety, reliability, and innovation.

• Deliver design and technical authority for mechanical handling systems and equipment.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects from concept through implementation.
• Produce engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and commissioning documentation.
• Manage technical queries and design deviations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for compliance and innovation.

Essential experience

• 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

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential.

Security Clearance

Must be a sole UK national capable of obtaining and maintaining Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) clearance.

Eligibility may be affected by nationality, citizenship, and residency. Further details at UK Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Digital GP, annual health check, nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists receive 10‑day special paid leave.
• Holiday trading: buy or sell up to one working week of leave (open February–March).
• Be Kind Day: paid leave for volunteering.
• Development opportunities and employee assistance programme.

Babcock International

For over a century, Babcock has defended nations, protected communities, and built a better world. We must continue to adapt, advance, and be sustainable.

Equal Opportunity

We are a disability confident committed employer. Request reasonable adjustments by emailing [e-mail] with subject “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. Flexible working possible – ask about alternative patterns in interview.