Overview

Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical role at Babcock International Group, based in Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon, with hybrid working arrangements.

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £43,935 - £53,795 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66548

Shape the Future of Naval Engineering

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.

The role

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical, you’ll be at the heart of our submarine maintenance programmes, ensuring the safe and effective commissioning of electrical systems on Astute Class submarines. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly support national defence and contribute to the safety of our naval fleet. Day to day, you’ll act as the SME to provide support and guidance to the joint project teams to support the timely delivery of the programme.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and developing electrical commissioning requirements for Astute Class maintenance periods
• Representing Babcock at meetings with the Ministry of Defence and other authorities
• Supporting risk management processes and contributing to mitigation planning
• Ensuring commissioning activities meet engineering standards and safety constraints
• Providing expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home.

Essential experience

• Experience working with submarine commissioning, production, and project teams
• In-depth knowledge of SSN submarine reactor, propulsion, and ship systems
• Extensive experience across full submarine maintenance projects
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with adaptability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• Nuclear Plant Foundation Course or equivalent (training provided)
• Nuclear Practitioner Course or equivalent
• Dockyard Nuclear Systems Course or equivalent
• Submarine Quality Assurance Course

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and 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
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading to buy or sell leave (annual window)
• “Be Kind Day” paid volunteering day
• Development opportunities and an employee wellbeing program

Notes

Babcock at Devonport offers a supportive environment with enhanced terms, life assurance, and various benefits. We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome reasonable adjustments during the application process. Flexible working can be discussed at interview.

Closing date: 17/09/2025

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