Mechanical Engineer reference: 1175347601

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Rosyth, Fife + Hybrid Working Arrangement Compensation: Competitive + benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF62120 At Cavendish Nuclear 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 Rosyth site.

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. The Mechanical Engineer role sits within our Cavendish Nuclear business. From decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities and supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent to aiding the operation and construction of nuclear power plants, Cavendish Nuclear is at the forefront of cleaning up the nuclear legacy. Our mission is to create a world where nuclear plays a key role in protecting our nation, ensuring energy security, and meeting net zero commitments. Our highly skilled team tackles major defence, decommissioning, new build, and nuclear generation projects, winning over 78% of our latest tenders while driving the UK closer to Net Zero through our work with Hinkley C, Sizewell C, and X Energy.

As part of this role, you will contribute to the Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP). It will be a collaborative venture between public sector bodies and private organisations to achieve a world-first in dismantling past classes of nuclear submarine.

Day to day you'll:

Promote effective cooperation across Engineering and other functional teams.

Interface with customers and supply chain on design issues and assist with procurement specifications.

Ensure correct application of procedures, codes, and standards to technical and engineering activities.

Contribute to Product Safety Assessment and provide technical interface with stakeholders.

Conduct technical investigations and analysis for problem resolution and design improvements.

Drive process improvements within the operational/design lifecycle for quality and efficiency.

This role is full time 37 hours per week based onsite at Rosyth on a hybrid working basis. However location is adaptable and can be delivered from various locations. Essential experience of the Mechanical Engineer

Nuclear experience is not a requirement for this role. If you are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and has the courage to challenge the status quo, then we would like to hear from you. We welcome applicants from all engineering backgrounds who are able to demonstrate the following:

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice.

The ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders.

Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) 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 the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement ‘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: 31/03/2025

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