Principal Nuclear Facilities Engineer

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Job Title: Principal Nuclear Facilities Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £51,.00 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Nuclear Facilities Engineer at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.

The role

As a Principal Nuclear Facilities Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our nuclear operations and maintenance team, leading a group of skilled Engineers and acting as a subject matter expert. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of nuclear facilities, making a real impact on national defence and infrastructure. This is a career-defining opportunity to grow your leadership, technical and stakeholder management skills in a high-pressure, high-reward environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll manage and coordinate maintenance, repair and breakdown activities across nuclear facilities, including cranes, HVAC, and cooling systems. Other responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing inspections, testing, calibration and commissioning of systems and equipment
  • Ensuring safe operation of plant and processes in line with Nuclear Site Licence and Authorisation Conditions
  • Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers
  • Delivering multiple complex commissioning packages across concurrent projects

    • This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

    Essential experience of the Principal Nuclear Facilities Engineer

  • Strong background in commissioning, operations and maintenance within nuclear or heavy engineering environments
  • Proven knowledge of safe release of systems, Lock Out Tag Out, and Safe Systems of Work
  • Hands-on experience with heavy-duty mechanical systems maintenance and repair
  • Understanding of Licence Site Conditions and Operating Instructions relevant to commissioning
  • Comfortable working at heights

    • Qualifications for the Principal Nuclear Facilities Engineer

  • NVQ Level 4 (or above) in an Engineering discipline, or Level 3 with significant commissioning experience
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

    • 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

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    Location:
    Plymouth
    Job Type:
    FullTime