Senior Mechanical Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role involves leading design and life-extension projects for mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong knowledge of mechanical handling regulations. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Special paid leave for reservists

Holiday trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Extensive development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver design and configuration solutions for mechanical handling assets.
• Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through to implementation.
• Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Provide technical advice during manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Manage technical queries and ensure compliance with safety and design standards.

Skills

Design process knowledge

Understanding of regulations for mechanical handling equipment

Proficiency in hand calculations and FEA

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Awareness of cranes and mechanical handling systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Shape the Future of Defence 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

This is your chance to make a real impact on national security while advancing your own career in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be at the heart of projects that keep the Royal Navy operational and ready for the future. You’ll lead on the design, configuration and life‑extension of mechanical handling systems – cranes, lifting equipment and critical assets – ensuring they meet the highest safety and performance standards.

• Deliver design and configuration solutions for mechanical handling assets
• Lead multi‑disciplinary projects from concept through to implementation
• Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations and specifications
• Provide technical advice during manufacturing, installation and commissioning
• Manage technical queries and ensure compliance with safety and design standards

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with an expectation of three days in the office/onsite.

Essential experience of the Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Proven knowledge of the design process and substantiation of systems/components
• Strong understanding of regulations and standards for mechanical handling equipment
• Proficiency in hand calculations and FEA
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings
• Awareness of cranes, crane safety and associated mechanical handling systems

Qualifications for the Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

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.

Positions within our company may be subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions. Your eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship and residency. For more detail see the United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑day special paid leave
• Holiday trading – employees may buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave (February to March annually)
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day per year for volunteering work with an approved charity
• Extensive development opportunities and 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. We are a disability‑confident committed employer and are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements at interview.