Marine Engineer

weServed; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with life cover

Digital GP & health check

Professional Fees paid

Reservists leave

Job summary

Babcock International in Helensburgh is seeking a Marine Engineer to join the Submarine Operations Centre. You will provide vital engineering support to Royal Navy submarine maintenance and repair programmes, combining technical expertise with digital tools to shape maintenance solutions that keep critical defence assets operational and ready for deployment.

This full-time role offers hybrid working up to 3 days per week, security clearance SC, and a clear career path within a long-standing

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of submarine in-service support arrangements.
• Knowledge of submarine systems and their operation.
• Experience identifying, interpreting and resolving complex electrical and mechanical engineering issues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical engineering issues affecting submarine systems.
• Analyse system performance, defect trends and repair requirements to recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical publications and material specifications to provide technical guidance.
• Support maintenance, repair and engineering activities both within the office environment and onboard Royal Navy submarines.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure maintenance work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Eng

Submarine systems knowledge

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Marine Engineer

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £48,800 depending on experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF76704

Help Keep the Royal Navy Fleet Ready for What’s Next

Do you want to help us in our mission, creating a safe and secure world together, whilst working on projects that are truly unique?

The Royal Navy rely on our engineering, project management and digital teams to keep their submarines at sea and submariners safe. They Protect our Nation and we help to Protect them.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Submarine Support and play your part in protecting the protectors.

The Role

As a Marine Engineer, you'll join our Submarine Operations Centre, providing vital engineering support to Royal Navy submarine maintenance and repair programmes. This is a highly varied role where you'll combine your technical expertise with modern digital tools and engineering data to help shape maintenance solutions that keep critical defence assets operational, safe, and ready for deployment.

Working alongside a range of internal teams, customers, and industry partners, you'll investigate technical challenges, support maintenance activities both ashore and onboard vessels, and contribute to projects that directly support the UK's defence capability. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your engineering expertise while working on some of the most complex and fascinating engineering systems in the country.

What you’ll do:

• Investigate, diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical engineering issues affecting submarine systems.
• Analyse system performance, defect trends and repair requirements to recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical publications and material specifications to provide technical guidance.
• Support maintenance, repair and engineering activities both within the office environment and onboard Royal Navy submarines.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure maintenance work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.

What you’ll need:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Knowledge of submarine in-service support arrangements.
• Knowledge of submarine systems and their operation.
• Experience identifying, interpreting and resolving complex electrical and mechanical engineering issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and deliver against agreed timescales

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be 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).

Our Benefits

We offer you fantastic total rewards, and the ability to have real flexibility - including working from home up to 3 days a week. It’s what sits at the heart of our fantastic and friendly environment, where you’ll feel truly welcome.

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock International 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.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We are 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: 13/11/2026