Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Helensburgh is seeking a Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer to support the Royal Navy's submarine flotilla. This full-time position requires expertise in Non-Destructive Examination techniques and radiation protection principles. Candidates should have several relevant certifications and strong technical communication skills. Competitive benefits and a commitment to flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience applying Non-Destructive Examination techniques in engineering.
• Understanding of radiation protection principles.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of NDT procedures and documentation.
• Collaborate to plan inspection work packages.
• Ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations as Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Support safety initiatives and conduct risk assessments.
• Communicate technical findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Non-Destructive Examination techniques

Radiation protection principles

Technical communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Constructive or Engineering (HNC, Degree or above)

Minimum of three PCN Level II certifications in: Visual, DPI, MPI, UT (3.1/3.2), Advanced Radiation Safety

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer

Location: Faslane, Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HL

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

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 Non-Destructive Examination Engineer at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

The role

As a Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of our mission to support the Royal Navy’s submarine flotilla. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the through-life maintenance of critical defence assets at HMNB Clyde, within our Fleet Operations Directorate.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Leading the development and review of NDT procedures and safety documentation
• Collaborating with project teams to plan and sequence inspection work packages
• Ensuring compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 as Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Supporting safety initiatives and risk assessments across the site
• Communicating complex technical findings clearly to stakeholders

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

Essential experience of the Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer

• Applying Non-Destructive Examination techniques in an engineering environment
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of radiation protection principles
• Communicating complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

Qualifications for the Senior Non-Destructive Examination Engineer

• Minimum of three PCN Level II certifications in: Visual, DPI, MPI, UT (3.1/3.2), Advanced Radiation Safety
• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Constructive or Engineering (HNC, Degree or above)
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• 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 is 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background.