Senior Design Engineer - Refit Support Equipment

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity at Babcock International for a Senior Design Engineer in Plymouth, supporting the design of nuclear-powered submarines. This full-time role incorporates hybrid working arrangements and involves technical support for critical systems, with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence and compliance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Volunteering leave

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Industrial experience in a highly regulated sector (aviation, rail, oil and gas).
• Strong background in pressure systems design, maintenance, and compliance.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support and design expertise for Refit Support Equipment.
• Produce and review design documentation across the full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers to plan and drive progress towards objectives.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Compliance with safety regulations

Pressure systems design

Education

FdSc/HND in Mechanical/Process Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £51,941 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF65240

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 Senior Design Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Join a pioneering team driving the design of nuclear-powered submarines, shaping the future of maritime defence. Be part of an innovative environment where engineering excellence meets cutting-edge technology.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide technical engineering support and design expertise for Refit Support Equipment, ensuring seamless integration with submarine reactor plant fluid systems and other ship or facility systems.

• Collaborate with engineers to plan, organise tasks, and drive progress toward objectives.
• Produce and review design documentation across the full lifecycle (Start-up to Implementation).
• Advise on design documentation maintenance and compliance with codes, standards, and legislation.
• Represent the Refit Support Equipment Group, leading site visits and guiding contract staff.
• Provide ongoing technical support for nuclear process assets throughout their lifecycle.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Senior Design Engineer

• Industrial experience in a highly regulated sector (aviation, rail, oil and gas, or similar).
• Strong background in pressure systems design, maintenance, and compliance.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, safety regulations, and technical documentation.
• Ability to apply engineering expertise in complex operational environments.

Qualifications for the Senior Design Engineer

• FdSc/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/ProcessEngineering discipline or HNC with substantial relevant experience also accepted.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) 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

• 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 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. 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.

Closing date: 07/07/2025

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