Project Engineer in Helensburgh

Energy Jobline ZR; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading naval engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver critical submarine projects that support defence. The ideal candidate will manage engineering work packages and ensure the fleet remains mission-ready. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive compensation of £34,900 - £45,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and risk management.
• Familiarity with process improvement techniques.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Ability to work safely at height.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering projects meeting safety, time, quality, and cost targets.
• Compile project-management plans from agreed scopes of work.
• Support the Project Manager to maximise team efficiency.
• Coordinate with vessels, shore departments, and MoD stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Computer literacy

Education

HNC/HND in engineering discipline

Job description

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Job Title

Project Engineer

Location

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation

£34,900 - £45,000 + Benefits

Role Type

Full time / Permanent

Role ID

SF67117

Shape the Future of Naval Engineering

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 Project Engineer at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

The role

As a Project Engineer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of delivering critical submarine projects that support defence. You'll help ensure our fleet remains mission‑ready by managing engineering work packages across multiple vessel systems. This role allows your technical expertise and project‑management skills to directly contribute to the safety and performance of the Royal Navy's submarine capability.

Day‑to‑day you will:

• Deliver engineering projects to meet safety, time, quality and cost targets
• Compile project‑management plans from agreed scopes of work
• Support and deputise for the Project Manager to maximise team efficiency
• Coordinate with vessels, shore departments and MoD stakeholders
• Ensure all work packages are captured, approved and implemented within PEPS

This role is full time, 36 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential Experience of the Project Engineer

• Experience in project planning and risk management
• Familiarity with process improvement techniques
• Strong computer literacy
• Ability to work safely at height
• Knowledge of submarine systems and equipment (desirable)

Qualifications for the Project Engineer

• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• APM certifications (any level) are desirable but not essential

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 security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, current or former citizenship, and any you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• 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 Trade benefit: buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave (February through to March annually)
• 'Be Kind Day' allows employees to take one paid day off a year to volunteer 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 confident committed employer. If you have a need for reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. 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

05/11/2025

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