Mechanical Engineer - Naval Submarine Systems (Hybrid)

weServed; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Shopping portal for employees

Professional fees paid

Leave for Reservists

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth. The role involves designing and developing temporary mechanical equipment interfacing with submarine reactor systems, contributing to maintenance, refit and readiness for Royal Navy submarines.

You'll work within a regulated environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant engineering solutions across the full lifecycle, with hybrid working arrangements and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with mechanical design principles and regulatory compliance in a regulated industry.
• Experience producing technical deliverables and supporting engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Producing engineering designs, technical documentation and assessments for complex projects.
• Developing mechanical solutions across the design lifecycle from concept to implementation.
• Providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting design reviews, hazard studies and engineering analyses.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outputs on time and within budget.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Fluids systems

Design lifecycle

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth. The role involves designing and developing temporary mechanical equipment interfacing with submarine reactor systems, contributing to maintenance, refit and readiness for Royal Navy submarines.

You'll work within a regulated environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant engineering solutions across the full lifecycle, with hybrid working arrangements and a strong emphasis on