Mechanical Engineer - Submarine Reactor Plant

About the role

Babcock is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for its Devonport Royla Dockyard site, joining the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant Interface Equipment Team within the Devonport Engineering business. You will help design and develop temporary mechanical equipment that interfaces with submarine reactor plant fluid systems, in a highly regulated environment that supports the maintenance, refit and operational readiness of Royal Navy submarines. The role is full time, 35 hours per week, with hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Produce engineering designs, technical documentation and assessments for complex engineering projects
• Develop mechanical engineering solutions across the design lifecycle, from concept to implementation
• Advise on compliance with engineering standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
• Support design reviews, hazard studies and engineering analysis
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to meet programme schedules and budgets

Required profile

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Sole UK National able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance (SC / NNPPI / DV / CTC)
• Experience producing technical engineering deliverables and supporting design activities

Required skills

• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles, especially fluid systems, pressure systems or materials engineering
• Knowledge of engineering design lifecycles and design processes
• Awareness of engineering legislation, standards and regulations in a regulated industry
• Problem-solving, communication and organisational skills
• Desirable: further engineering qualifications, CAD, engineering analysis or fluid systems design experience

What we offer

• Salary of £39,000 - £48,800 plus benefits
• Generous holiday allowance and matched contribution pension with life assurance
• Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme, shopping savings portal and payment of professional fees
• Reservists get 10 days special paid leave; holiday trading and a Be Kind Day
• Development opportunities and an employee assistance programme