Principal Safety Engineer

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Overview

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Location: Plymouth, Devon – Hybrid working (2 days in office/onsite, 3 days from home).

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF64998

Compensation: £59,110 - £66,110 + Benefits

Location and role details reflect current posting only.

The role

As a Principal Safety Engineer, you’ll help ensure the Royal Navy can operate safely by supporting the safety of nuclear and radiological facilities at one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

  • Provide expert guidance on nuclear and radiological safety matters
  • Support safety case development for the 9 Dock Design and Safety Engineering team
  • Develop a deep understanding of submarine systems and reactor plant performance
  • Advise on safety analysis underpinning Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited (DRDL) safety cases
  • Contribute to the long-term transformation of Devonport Dockyard

This role is full time, 35 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements.

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience in safety engineering or design
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Strategic thinking and ability to set design intent
  • Knowledge of submarine systems (advantageous)
  • Experience within the nuclear sector (advantageous)

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or Science discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. This role may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are at GOV.UK.

What We Offer

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
  • Access to Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee share scheme
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • 10-days special paid leave for Reservists
  • Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
  • Development opportunities and wellbeing support

Additional information

Closing date: 26/09/2025

We’re an inclusive employer and welcome reasonable adjustments during the application process. If you need adjustments, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. Flexible working can be discussed at interview.

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Location:
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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