Principal Mechanical Engineer reference: 1225348601

Job Title: Principal Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £59,110 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF65708

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 Principal Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Principal Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Join us as a Principal Engineer in a forward-thinking, agile environment that fosters professional growth and career progression. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful engineering work while developing your expertise within a supportive and dynamic team.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide technical support and design consultancy for non-nuclear and nuclear mechanical handling assets at Devonport Dockyard, including cranes, hauling systems, and lifting equipment, ensuring safe, compliant, and effective operation across site activities. Additionally, you will:

Provide technical support and guidance to maintain the design intent of existing mechanical handling systems and equipment Lead multidisciplinary design consultancy projects focused on new systems, modifications, life extension, and capability enhancements for cranes, lifting equipment, and related assets

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Principal Engineer

Experience in design and substantiation of components and systems Skilled in hand calculations and FEA analysis Proficient in engineering drawings and 3D modelling (preferably Inventor) Knowledge of nuclear or safety-critical environments

Qualifications for the Principal Engineer

A minimum of an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or CEng accreditation with relevant experience

Security Clearance

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.

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 [email protected] 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: 30/07/2025

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