Senior Naval Nuclear Commissioning Engineer – Submarines

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+ access

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees paid

Reservists’ special paid leave (10‑day

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Constructive for the Devonport Royal Dockyard site. The role focuses on leading testing, settings-to-work and commissioning of nuclear submarine systems, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Site Licence and MOD conditions.

The position requires people leadership, planning and strong technical knowledge in constructive/mechanical systems, with SC security clearance possible. On-site 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in an engineering discipline or Level 3 with significant commissioning operations experience.
• Dockyard Nuclear Systems Course (or equivalent).
• Additional professional development aligned to nuclear, mechanical or constructive engineering - Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operation and control of constructive/mechanical systems on naval submarines.
• Lead commissioning activities across multiple submarine projects, ensuring time, cost and quality targets are met.
• Prepare and authorize Test Documentation to meet project requirements.
• Promote safety culture and Safe Systems of Work.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Nuclear commissioning

Education

Level 4 engineering qualification

Level 3 with commissioning ops

Dockyard Nuclear Systems Course

Nuclear/constructive engineering development

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Constructive for the Devonport Royal Dockyard site. The role focuses on leading testing, settings-to-work and commissioning of nuclear submarine systems, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Site Licence and MOD conditions.

The position requires people leadership, planning and strong technical knowledge in constructive/mechanical systems, with SC security clearance possible. On-site 35 hours per week.