Hybrid Mechanical Engineer

at Babcock International Group

• Job title: Mechanical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £45,692 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Plymouth, United Kingdom

About the role

• Mechanical Engineer involved in designing mechanical handling systems for critical defense infrastructure at Babcock. Contributing to national security while working in a hybrid environment in Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Designing and configuring mechanical handling systems that support some of the UK’s most critical defence infrastructure.
• Providing technical authority and design consultancy for cranes, lifting equipment, and other mechanical handling assets across our Devonport site.
• Supporting maintenance and configuration of existing systems.
• Collaborating with project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the design and substantiation of mechanical systems and components.
• Strong understanding of engineering regulations, legislation, and standards.
• Proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ability to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with crane systems, lifting equipment, and mechanical handling safety.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or extensive proven experience.
• Chartered status or working towards it is advantageous.
• The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able 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 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 charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.