Overview

Senior Design Engineer at Babcock International Group

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £51,941 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67922

Role Description

Design the Future of Defence 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 Senior Design Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role: As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be a key part of our Facilities Engineering Technical Authority, delivering complex design solutions. You’ll work on the design and substantiation of heavy civil engineering and building services, supporting the Royal Navy’s submarine maintenance programme. Day-to-day, you’ll drive innovation and strategic alignment across infrastructure projects by influencing design, compliance, and team capability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and review design documentation
• Support the development of engineering strategies and plans

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

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in civil or structural engineering design
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and standards
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Security Clearance

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

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Digital health services and wellbeing benefits
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days paid leave
• Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support

Additional Information

Closing date: 22/10/2025