Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:                     Mechanical EngineerLocation:                     Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation:           39,000 - 48,800 + BenefitsRole Type:                   Full time / PermanentRole ID:                        SF74255At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Engineer at our Devonport Royla Dockyard site. The roleAs a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant Interface Equipment Team within our Devonport Engineering business.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative engineering solutions that support the maintenance, refit and operational readiness of Royal Navy submarines. Day-to-day, you’ll play a key role in the design and development of temporary mechanical equipment that interfaces with submarine reactor plant fluid systems. Working within a highly regulated environment, you'll contribute to projects that have a direct impact on national defence while developing your technical expertise across the full engineering lifecycle.

This role offers the chance to solve complex engineering challenges, influence technical decision-making, and build a rewarding career within one of the UK's leading defence and engineering organisations.

Producing engineering designs, technical documentation and assessments to support complex engineering projectsDeveloping mechanical engineering solutions throughout the design lifecycle, from concept through to implementationProviding technical advice and guidance to ensure compliance with engineering standards, legislation and regulatory requirementsSupporting design reviews, hazard studies and engineering analysis activitiesCollaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality outputs to programme schedules and budgetsThis role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Mechanical EngineerUnderstanding of mechanical engineering principles, particularly within fluid systems, pressure systems or materials engineeringKnowledge of engineering design lifecycles and associated design processesAwareness of engineering legislation, standards and regulatory requirements within a regulated industryExperience producing technical engineering deliverables and supporting engineering design activitiesStrong problem-solving, communication and organisational skillsQualifications for the Mechanical EngineerEssential:HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering disciplineDesirable:Further engineering qualifications or progress towards professional registrationExperience with computer-aided design, engineering analysis or fluid systems designSecurity ClearanceThe successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) / Developed Vetting (DV) / Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) 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 ( we offer Generous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday 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.

There is an annual Window to request this benefit. ‘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 charityExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. BabcockWe’re Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of something bigger.

From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident, committed employer.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please 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: 28/09/2026#BABDESTNUC