Principal Commissioning Engineer

Principal Commissioning Engineer Opportunities

Job Title: Principal Commissioning Engineer
Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF66666

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 Commissioning Engineer at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock.

Principal Commissioning Engineer Opportunities

As a Principal Commissioning Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Principal Commissioning Engineers to work on a wide range of projects. You'll lead commissioning teams working on high-integrity mechanical submarine systems, helping to ensure the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of our naval fleet.

What you'll do:

• Leading and mentoring Commissioning Engineers across multiple complex projects
• Managing commissioning packages and ensuring high standards of delivery
• Preparing and authorising test documentation to meet project timelines
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Safe Systems of Work
• Collaborating with ship staff, Production teams, and Senior Engineers to resolve testing conflicts

What you'll need: 

• Proven experience in commissioning and maintaining mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of Control of Work processes and safety documentation
• Knowledge of nuclear safety cases and their relevance to commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership in managing engineering teams
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The 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 - 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  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: 08/12/2025

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