Marine Engineer

Babcock International; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Marine Engineer to support the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. This role involves providing technical expertise and engineering support within a dynamic environment, and requires NVQ Level 3 or above in electrical or mechanical engineering. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a generous benefits package, while requiring the successful candidate to achieve Security Check clearance. Apply by 11/02/2026 for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee assistance programme

Holiday Trading benefits

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the marine sector.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders on projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support Royal Navy submarine maintenance.
• Resolve complex technical issues within set timeframes.
• Collaborate with teams to meet operational needs.

Skills

Knowledge of submarine in‑service support arrangements

Experience resolving complex electrical investigations

Strong communication skills

Ability to champion high performance

Proactive and autonomous work style

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Marine Engineer

Location: Faslane, Helensburgh + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £49,104 dependent upon experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70406

Shape the future of submarine operations and support national security.

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 Marine Engineer at our HMNB Clyde site.

The role

As a Marine Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our Submarine Operations Centre, providing technical expertise that keeps the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet mission-ready. This is a varied and dynamic role where you’ll combine engineering knowledge with cutting‑edge digital tools to improve maintenance management and design projects that ensure operational success. Every day brings new challenges – mechanical, electrical or weapons engineering—making this an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and make a real impact.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day provision of engineering support to Royal Navy submarine ships.

• Provide engineering support to Royal Navy submarine ships staff.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues within defined timescales.
• Recommend solutions for system operations, defect history and repair options.
• Interpret technical documentation and advise on material specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure maintenance projects meet operational needs.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Marine Engineer

• Knowledge of submarine in‑service support arrangements.
• Experience resolving complex electrical and mechanical investigations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to champion high performance and inspire others.
• Proactive and able to work autonomously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications for the Marine Engineer

• NVQ Level 3 or above in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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 (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 organisation 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. 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.

Closing date: 11/02/2026

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