Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Shape the Future of Defence Engineering. 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 Mechanical Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

This is your chance to make a real impact on national security while advancing your own career in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be at the heart of projects that keep the Royal Navy operational and ready for the future. You’ll lead on the design, configuration and life‑extension of mechanical handling systems – cranes, lifting equipment and critical assets – ensuring they meet the highest safety and performance standards.

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• Deliver design and configuration solutions for mechanical handling assets
  
• Lead multi‑disciplinary projects from concept through to implementation
  
• Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations and specifications
  
• Provide technical advice during manufacturing, installation and commissioning
  
• Manage technical queries and ensure compliance with safety and design standards
  

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with an expectation of three days in the office/onsite.

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• Proven knowledge of the design process and substantiation of systems/components
  
• Strong understanding of regulations and standards for mechanical handling equipment
  
• Proficiency in hand calculations and FEA
  
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings
  
• Awareness of cranes, crane safety and associated mechanical handling systems
  

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• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Positions within our company may be subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions. Your eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship and residency. For more detail see the United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.

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• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  
• Access to Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
  
• Employee share scheme
  
• Employee shopping savings portal
  
• Payment of professional fees
  
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑day special paid leave
  
• Holiday trading – employees may buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave (February to March annually)
  
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day per year for volunteering work with an approved charity
  
• Extensive development opportunities and an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
  

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability‑confident committed employer and are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements at interview.