Naval Shipbuilding Lead - Safety & Environment (Hybrid)

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking a Programmes Shipbuilding Lead. You will provide leadership in safety and environmental standards for naval projects, author technical reports, and lead hazard identification initiatives. This full-time hybrid role offers a range of benefits, including generous holidays, professional development, and flexibility. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and experience in safety management.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Pay for Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Paid leave for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Engineering background with experience in safety and environmental processes.
• Ability to compile and author high-quality technical reports.
• Skilled in chairing and facilitating technical meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver safety and environmental engineering support.
• Develop and maintain hazard logs and facilitate hazard identification.
• Author technical documentation for Ship System Safety & Environmental Case Reports.

Skills

Safety and environmental assessment

Technical report authoring

Chairing technical meetings

SWIFT and HazOpS techniques

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Defence Maritime Regulator’s SEMT or SSMO certification

Membership of relevant institution

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking a Programmes Shipbuilding Lead. You will provide leadership in safety and environmental standards for naval projects, author technical reports, and lead hazard identification initiatives. This full-time hybrid role offers a range of benefits, including generous holidays, professional development, and flexibility. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and experience in safety management.