About the role

  • Principal Mechanical Engineer leading naval engineering projects, focusing on power and propulsion systems in Devonport. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative engineering solutions with professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the Power and Propulsion engineering team, providing technical direction and design oversight.
  • Oversee delivery of complex technical solutions and act as a key point of contact for customers.
  • Provide engineering support to new ship build projects and in-service programs, including Type 31 Frigate and Arrowhead.
  • Produce and manage technical documentation, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
  • Mentor others and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in naval or marine engineering projects, with deep knowledge of power and propulsion systems.
  • Expertise in producing, reviewing, and approving detailed engineering outputs.
  • Skilled in applying relevant procedures, codes, and classification society standards.
  • Familiarity with systems analysis tools and CAD software (2D/3D).
  • Degree in Marine, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline (Master’s desirable).
  • Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., RINA, IMechE, IMarEst, IET).
  • The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

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.

Job title

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

£56,837 - £69,555 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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