Design Engineer
Babcock International Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plymouth • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £45,692 per year
About the role
- Applies engineering concepts and theories to deliver the development of designs, calculations and technical solutions for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle.
- Works independently with occasional supervision, seeking guidance for complex situations.
- Develops learning, skills and experience within discipline/domain.
- Provides mentoring to others.
- Develop and deliver designs in line with Babcock’s engineering lifecycle, covering start‑up, concept, scheme, detailed design and implementation phases.
- Lead or contribute to engineering teams, planning tasks, coordinating workflows and driving progress.
- Produce design documentation and supporting technical assessments, acting as lead author where appropriate.
- Provide engineering advice on design documentation, technical standards, and statutory compliance.
- Perform quality checks and, where appropriate, lead peer review of engineering work produced by others.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles applied to systems such as steam and condensate, industrial gases, fresh water, demineralised water and domestic water services.
- Proficiency in digital tools for engineering analysis, documentation and collaboration.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and technical standards governing mechanical systems.
- Experience working within nuclear or other high‑hazard industries.
- Experience in commissioning and evaluating the performance of installed systems.
- Level 5 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline, or a Level 4 qualification with substantial relevant experience (essential).
- Additional qualifications or professional development in mechanical design, system safety or regulated‑industry engineering would be advantageous.
- Ability to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance.
Benefits
- 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 allows employees to buy additional leave or sell a week of annual leave
- ‘Be Kind Day’ allows one day of paid leave for volunteering work
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineering principlesdesign documentationengineering analysiscommissioningperformance evaluationtechnical standardsstatutory compliancequality checkspeer reviewengineering lifecycle
Soft Skills
independent workmentoringtask planningworkflow coordinationdriving progressguidance seeking
Certifications
Level 5 qualification in mechanical engineeringLevel 4 qualification with relevant experienceNaval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance