Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical EngineerLocation: Devonport Plymouth Rosyth Fife BristolCompensation: Competitive BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF69697Shape the Future of Naval EngineeringAbout UsAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at one of our Babcock sites.The roleAs a Senior Mechanical Engineer youll play a pivotal role in designing and optimising marine auxiliary systems for complex naval shipbuilding projects. This is your chance to influence design quality improve build efficiency and integrate emerging technologies into next-generation vessels. Your work will directly contribute to national security and help shape the future of naval engineering.Day-to-day youll have the following responsibilities:Lead and support the design analysis and substantiation of marine auxiliary systemsEnsure compliance with naval standards classification society rules and defence-specific requirementsProduce and review engineering outputs including P&IDs schematics and equipment specificationsConduct hazard assessments and FMEAsProvide engineering support during production and commissioning resolving non-compliances and integration issuesThis role is full time and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.Essential experience of the Senior Mechanical Engineer:Proven experience in naval or marine engineering projects with strong knowledge of auxiliary systems design and integrationAbility to deliver engineering solutions to time cost and quality standardsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using engineering tools (e.g. CAD FlowMASTER FluidFlow).Qualifications for the Senior Mechanical Engineer:Degree in Marine Mechanical or a related engineering discipline (Masters desirable)Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution (e.g. RINA IMechE IMarEst IET)Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be 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 - ().What we offer Generous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCareEmployee 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. This Window opens February through to March annually.Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days 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.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 with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 09/12/2025#ARROW-140-MAR-ENG.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Children Activity,Administrative Skills,Data Warehousing,Fire And Safety Engineering,Fleet,Asic Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1