Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Bristol, Plymouth or Leicester + Hybrid Working
Compensation: Competitive salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59107
Do you want to help us in our mission, creating a safe and secure world together, whilst working on projects that are truly unique?
The Royal Navy rely on our engineering, project management and digital teams to keep their submarines at sea and submariners safe. They Protect our Nation and we help to Protect them.
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 Submarine Support and play your part in protecting the protectors.
The Role
You’ll join the Platform Engineering Team in either mechanical, constructive and structures engineering disciplines, where you will own and deliver projects that ensure submarines and submariners go to sea safely.
What you’ll do:
- Contribute to feasibility and options studies, concept, and detailed design.
- Conduct root cause analysis and platform surveys.
- Prepare technical documentation, including reports, calculations, and drawings.
- Prepare bid responses for technical work packages.
- Participate in platform surveys, validation exercises, and trials.
What you’ll need:
- Degree or equivalent HND/HNC in a STEM discipline.
- Accredited by a relevant engineering institution or working towards accreditation.
- Strong project management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Experience with engineering software packages like AutoCAD, Ansys, and MathCAD or similar.
- A drive to own and shape your career development journey.
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 (www.gov.uk)
Our Benefits
We offer you fantastic total rewards, and the ability to have real flexibility - including working from home up to 3 days a week, and a ‘9 day fortnight’ working pattern. It’s what sits at the heart of our fantastic and friendly environment, where you’ll feel truly welcome.
- Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock International 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.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We are 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: 01/11/2024
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