Senior Submarine Technical Engineer

Babcock International Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Submarine Technical Engineer to influence the design of systems and enhance the efficiency of the Royal Navy's submarines. This full-time role involves collaboration with various teams and requires expertise in submarine maintenance and project delivery. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to digital health services

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Reservists’ paid leave

Holiday trading options

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in submarine maintenance and project delivery.
• Deep understanding of nuclear fleet maintenance and product safety.

Responsibilities

• Support Design team and engage SMEs for queries.
• Collaborate across IPS elements for efficient submarine development.
• Generate supportability evidence and identify availability risks.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Effective Communication

Project Delivery

Teamwork

Education

HND/Foundation Degree in Engineering

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Job Title: Senior Submarine Technical Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon or Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £59,110.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF64196

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Joining us, you can play your part as a Senior Submarine Technical Engineer at one of our sites.

The role

As a Senior Submarine Technical Engineer, you’ll have a unique role that makes a real impact. You will influence the design of systems, equipment, material selection, and layout decisions, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and innovation to ensure the Royal Navy’s future submarines remain at the forefront of naval engineering.

You will collaborate closely with Designers, Engineers, Build Operations, and Supply Chain Specialists, applying your expertise to advance underwater defence technology.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Design team and engaging SMEs for through-life queries.
• Collaborating across Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements to ensure efficient submarine development.
• Generating supportability evidence and identifying availability risks.
• Conducting initial evaluations to optimise submarine capability.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements (2 days in-office, 3 days remote).

Essential Experience

• Submarine maintenance expertise, including project delivery in waterfront settings, production planning, commissioning, and system set-to-work.
• Deep understanding of nuclear fleet maintenance, product safety, and assurance.
• Strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills to influence strategic design improvements.
• Experience in multi-discipline teamwork and managing stakeholder demands across submarine lifecycle.
• Familiarity with industrial partner operations and ensuring seamless integration.

Qualifications

• Ideally HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, supplemented by relevant experience.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a UK national able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Many roles are subject to national security and trade restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on nationality or residency.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to digital health services and wellness support
• Employee share scheme and shopping discounts
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists’ paid leave
• Holiday trading options
• ‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support

About Babcock

For over a century, Babcock has helped defend nations and protect communities. We are committed to inclusion and flexibility, supporting employees with disabilities and offering flexible working arrangements.

Application deadline: 30/05/2025