Electrical Design Engineer — Naval Infrastructure (Onsite)

Babcock International; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP

Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10‑days special paid leave for Reservi

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support HM Naval Base Clyde, Helensburgh. You will provide electrical design expertise, act as Technical Authority, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance and efficiency across critical naval infrastructure.

Based onsite, you’ll survey assets, deliver designs for small sites and major programmes, and collaborate with engineering, facilities, project delivery and defence operations to optimise infrastructure investment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an electrical design engineering role or a strong desire to develop into electrical design engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and equipment within large commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or engineering environments.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements, including DSEAR.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and carry out electrical calculations.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Technical Authority for electrical services, providing expert advice across infrastructure projects.
• Surveying and inspecting electrical assets throughout HM Naval Base Clyde and assessing their condition against relevant standards.
• Delivering electrical and building services designs for smaller site projects and supporting larger programmes delivered by external partners.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, facilities, project delivery, and defence operations to optimise infrastructure investment.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 2395 Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations

Job description

Babcock is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support HM Naval Base Clyde, Helensburgh. You will provide electrical design expertise, act as Technical Authority, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance and efficiency across critical naval infrastructure.

Based onsite, you’ll survey assets, deliver designs for small sites and major programmes, and collaborate with engineering, facilities, project delivery and defence operations to optimise infrastructure investment.