Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Nuclear Submarines

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Digital GP & health checks

Employee share scheme

Holiday trading

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Job summary

Babcock is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth. The role focuses on commissioning, testing and setting-to-work of mechanical systems on Vanguard Class submarines, with leadership across engineering, operations, safety and quality teams.

You will ensure safe delivery, manage commissioning packages and lead teams in a highly regulated environment, contributing to national security and major defence programmes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience commissioning, operating and maintaining mechanical systems within high-hazard or heavily regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of control of work processes, safe release of systems and safe systems of work.
• Strong leadership, planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple complex commissioning packages within demanding operational environments.
• Understanding of relevant licence conditions, operating rules and commissioning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and delivery of commissioning, testing and setting-to-work activities for nuclear submarine mechanical systems.
• Preparing and ensuring the authorisation of test documentation to support project delivery programmes.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with safe systems of work and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and deliver successful commissioning outcomes.
• Managing and developing mechanical commissioning teams, supporting capability growth and resource planning.

Job description

Babcock is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth. The role focuses on commissioning, testing and setting-to-work of mechanical systems on Vanguard Class submarines, with leadership across engineering, operations, safety and quality teams.

You will ensure safe delivery, manage commissioning packages and lead teams in a highly regulated environment, contributing to national security and major defence programmes.