Mechanical Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions company in Bristol is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work on equipment modifications and problem-solving for submarine systems. Responsibilities include design investigations, resolving operational defects, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background and relevant experience. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefits

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Candidates without formal qualifications will be considered if they demonstrate significant relevant experience in engineering design or system support.
• Must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions for submarine weapon systems.
• Solve operational defects and resolve queries within tight deadlines.
• Provide specialist on-site and platform support.

Skills

Broad mechanical engineering knowledge

Understanding of high-integrity engineering drawings

Familiarity with manufacturing techniques

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience in system integration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Bristol, GB, BS3 2HQ

Onsite or Hybrid

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF69579

Engineer Solutions That Keep Our Submarines Mission-Ready

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 Mechanical Engineer at Ashton House, Bristol.

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll work on design investigations, equipment modifications, and problem‑solving activities that make a tangible difference to performance and reliability. This is your opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment, develop your skills, and contribute to projects that matter.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of our UK In‑Service Support Technical Team, delivering engineering solutions for submarine weapon systems across the Vanguard and Astute classes. This is a role that’s out of the ordinary — you’ll help maintain and enhance systems that underpin the UK’s Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD), ensuring operational readiness and national security.

• Solving operational defects and resolving end‑user and dockyard queries within tight deadlines
• Providing specialist on‑site and on‑platform support as Technical Authority
• Undertaking design modifications and investigations to improve equipment performance
• Reviewing and sentencing manufacturing and supplier concessions
• Producing detailed reports and maintaining technical documentation

This role is full time, 37 hours per week, provides hybrid working arrangements and may require travel to other parts of the UK.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Engineer

• Broad mechanical engineering knowledge
• Understanding of high‑integrity engineering drawings and design (defence, oil & gas, nuclear, aerospace)
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques, inspection methods, and quality standards
• Strong problem‑solving skills with clear communication abilities
• Experience in system integration, defect investigation, or concession sentencing (advantageous)

Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Candidates without formal qualifications will be considered if they demonstrate significant relevant experience in engineering design or system support

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

• 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

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.