Defect Investigation Engineer

Job Title: Defect Investigation Engineer

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

Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent or Fixed Term Contract

Role ID: SF65244

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 Defect Investigation Engineer at our Bristol or Devonport site.

The role

As a Defect Investigation Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Step into a vital role within our in-service engineering team, where you’ll help maintain the safety and readiness of Royal Navy Submarines managing concessions throughout their life cycle.

Day to day, you’ll be at the forefront of upholding the engineering standards of the Royal Navy, supporting mission-critical operations that keep the fleet ready and reliable.

Investigate defect reports raised by ship staff and drive timely resolution Analyse trends using engineering databases and recommend preventive actions Manage concessions through their full lifecycle, including work package development Collaborate with ship staff, MoD, and Babcock subject matter experts to deliver solutions

This role is full time and will be based at either our Bristol or Devonport site with hybrid working from home arrangements.

Essential experience of the Defect Investigation Engineer

Engineering industry experience, with a strong understanding of technical requirements Proven ability to manage projects and tasks in dynamic environments Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for documentation, reporting, and communication Familiarity with commercial and subcontractor processes

Qualifications for the Defect Investigation Engineer

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline; or HND / BTEC Level 5 in a relevant STEM field, supported by experience in an engineering environment

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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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: 22/07/2025

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