Senior Nuclear Submarine Commissioning Engineer – Constructive

Babcock International; West Devon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health check

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday trading

Job summary

Babcock International in Plymouth, Devon, seeks a Principal Commissioning Engineer - Constructive to lead the safe testing, setting to work and commissioning of nuclear submarine systems at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

You will manage constructive and mechanical commissioning across projects, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Site Licence requirements and MOD conditions. On-site role, full-time, 35 h/week.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge and experience of commissioning, operating and maintaining constructive/mechanical systems on nuclear submarines.
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, safe release of systems and the Control of Work process.
• Knowledge of relevant Licence Conditions, Operating Rules and Operating Instructions relating to nuclear commissioning.
• Ability to manage multiple complex commissioning packages across several projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, planning, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work to a consistently high standard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe operation and control of mechanical plant and processes, ensuring full compliance with nuclear safety regulations and MOD Authorisation Conditions.
• Prepare and authorise Test Documentation to meet project programme requirements, aligned with corporate standards.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring safety documentation and Safe Systems of Work are understood and executed effectively.
• Provide day to day management of constructive staff and support the Manager of Trials to drive development and resource planning.
• Lead and develop your commissioning section to deliver high quality testing, setting to work and commissioning activities to time, cost and quality standards.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Nuclear submarine systems

Safety & compliance

Project coordination

Education

Level 4 engineering qualification

Level 3 with commissioning ops experience

Nuclear Practitioner Course Module 1-4

Dockyard Nuclear Systems Course

Job description

Babcock International in Plymouth, Devon, seeks a Principal Commissioning Engineer - Constructive to lead the safe testing, setting to work and commissioning of nuclear submarine systems at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

You will manage constructive and mechanical commissioning across projects, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Site Licence requirements and MOD conditions. On-site role, full-time, 35 h/week.