Programmes Shipbuilding Lead

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Devonport, Plymouth is looking for a Programmes Shipbuilding Lead to provide technical leadership in safety and environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will ensure that naval shipbuilding projects comply with strict safety standards. Key responsibilities include leading safety engineering support throughout project stages and authoring technical reports. Plenty of benefits, including a matched pension scheme and comprehensive wellness programs are offered.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access and health checks

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading option

Comprehensive well-being programs

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Membership of a relevant institution with Chartered or Incorporated status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and environmental engineering support through all project stages.
• Develop hazard logs and facilitate hazard review meetings.
• Author technical documentation such as safety reports.

Skills

Engineering background with safety and environmental assessment

Ability to compile high-quality technical reports

Skilled in chairing technical meetings

Experience with SWIFT and HazOpS techniques

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Defence Maritime Regulator’s SEMT or SSMO certification

Membership of a relevant institution

Job description

Programmes Shipbuilding Lead – Safety & Environmental

A role that blends technical leadership with safety and environmental stewardship within naval shipbuilding. The position is based in Devonport, Plymouth (PL1 4SG) and is fully remote compliant with 2 onsite days per week.

Role Overview: Provide leadership and technical expertise to guarantee that naval shipbuilding projects comply with stringent safety and environmental standards. Your work will influence design and construction processes that protect lives, safeguard the environment, and support national security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver professional safety and environmental engineering support across design, build, launch, and trials.
• Develop and maintain hazard logs and facilitate hazard identification and review meetings.
• Author technical documentation such as Ship System Safety & Environmental Case Reports.
• Provide guidance and support to the Safety Engineering Group on assessments and cases.
• Chair technical meetings and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Experience:

• Engineering background with experience in safety and environmental assessment/management processes.
• Ability to compile and author high-quality technical reports.
• Skilled in chairing and facilitating technical meetings.
• Awareness or experience of techniques such as SWIFT and HazOpS.

Qualifications:

• Ideally degree-qualified in an engineering discipline (extensive relevant experience considered).
• Preferably hold Defence Maritime Regulator’s SEMT or SSMO certification (training can be arranged).
• Membership of a relevant institution (e.g., IExpE, IMechE, RINA, IET, SARS) and Chartered or Incorporated status (or working towards).

Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a Security Check (SC) clearance.

What We Offer:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists receive 10‑day special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading – option to buy or sell up to one week of annual leave; window opens February‑March each year.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day per year for volunteering work.
• Comprehensive development and well‑being programmes, including a physical, mental and financial wellbeing assistance programme.

Babcock International: For over a century, Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability‑confident committed employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at interview.

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