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 Structural Engineer at our Bristol site.The roleAs a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This role is based with Submarine Support Engineer (SSE). The SSE mission is to deliver submarine programme and engineering excellence through enterprise collaboration, innovation and analytics. Within SSE, the Constructive Group support the Royal Navy submarine fleet through the structures, naval architecture, seamanship, outfitting and design change disciplines.Day to day, you'll support the Structures team as a technical specialist exercising judgement to identify and resolve problems by analysing possible solutions using experience and developed expertise. You will be responsible for directing technical outputs, coaching junior team members as well as coordinating and working with multi-disciplinary teams and representing Babcock at customer meetings. You will work on a wide range of projects on complex assets, which may include:Structural assessment using hand calculations and finite element analysis.Design and assessment for explosive shock survivability.Platform surveys and validation exercises.Generation of capability upgrades.Technical investigations and feasibility studies.Development of technical capabilitiesThis role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home. We are also open to candidates based in Plymouth near our Devonport Royal Dockyard, who can attend the Bristol office at least once a month.Essential experience of the Principal Structural EngineerSignificant experience in Naval marine structural analysis and design.Effective project management, interpersonal and communication skillsThe ability to effectively coach junior members and facilitate transfer of knowledge within the team.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver in a complex environment.Qualifications for the Principal Structural EngineerDegree qualified in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics discipline (or equivalent experience).Has achieved (or can demonstrate the competencies required for) Chartered or Incorporated Engineer Status with the UK Engineering Council and holds full membership of a relevant engineering institute.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.What we offerMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee 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.'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 charityExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.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.Babcock International is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr