Structural Engineer

Babcock International; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Structural Engineer to work on complex defence sector projects. The role involves collaborating within the Naval Architecture and Outfitting Team to deliver engineering solutions that influence the UK's submarine fleet. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and generous benefits including a matched contribution pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefit

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance and support technical issues.
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation.
• Contribute to in-service modifications.
• Support ship trials and refits.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Marine engineering experience

Systems engineering methodologies

Analytical mindset

Proven stakeholder management

Proficiency in engineering tools

Education

HNC in Marine Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Naval Architecture

Job description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £49,104 dependent upon experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Shape the future of UK defence engineering

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Structural Engineer at Devonport or Bristol, near Plymouth or Bristol, South West England.

The role

As a Structural Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of some of the most complex and strategically important engineering challenges in the defence sector. This is a rare opportunity to directly influence the safety, performance and future capability of the UK submarine fleet.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of the Naval Architecture and Outfitting Team, collaborating with Naval Architects, Structural Engineers and Designers to deliver innovative engineering solutions across a range of critical systems. Your work will support both in-service and next-generation platforms, making a real impact on national security and your own career development.

• Monitoring system performance and supporting root cause analysis for technical issues or degradation
• Delivering high-quality technical documentation, including reports, calculations and engineering drawings
• Contributing to design activities for in-service modifications and capability upgrades
• Supporting ship trials, dry dockings and refits to ensure successful implementation of engineering solutions
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders (Design teams, Safety Engineers, Project Managers) and external stakeholders (MoD clients, dockyard operators, suppliers)

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Structural Engineer

• Marine, production or mechanical engineering experience
• Proficiency in engineering tools and managing engineering projects from concept to completion
• Skilled in systems engineering methodologies and integration of complex subsystems
• Proven stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Qualifications for the Structural Engineer

• HNC or above in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related STEM discipline
• Equivalent experience will also be considered

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• 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

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are 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.

Closing date: 29/10/2025