Principal Mechanical Engineer leading power and propulsion designs for naval defence. Working in multidisciplinary teams at Babcock to ensure national security and marine innovation.
Responsibilities
Leading and supporting the Power and Propulsion engineering team, providing clear technical direction and design oversight.
Delivering complex technical solutions and acting as a trusted technical interface for customers and partners.
Supporting new ship build and in‑service engineering programmes with high‑quality mechanical engineering expertise.
Producing and managing technical documentation to meet regulatory, classification, and industry standards.
Mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement across engineering activities.
Requirements
Strong background in naval or marine engineering, with detailed knowledge of power and propulsion systems.
Proven experience producing, reviewing, and approving engineering deliverables.
Ability to interpret and apply engineering procedures, codes, and classification society rules.
Familiarity with systems analysis tools and 2D/3D CAD software.
Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or a related engineering discipline.
Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution (e.g., RINA, IMechE, IMarEST, IET).
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is 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.
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