Overview

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Job Title: Senior Non-Destructive Testing Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67369

The Role

As a Senior Non-Destructive Testing Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of supporting the Royal Navy’s fleet, applying advanced inspection techniques across a range of platforms. This role contributes to national defence and safety while providing opportunities to grow professionally in a dynamic, technically rich environment. You’ll be part of a highly skilled team delivering critical inspections and technical governance, with opportunities to lead, innovate, and shape the future of NDT within Babcock. Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for executing a broad range of non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, supervising radiographic operations as Radiation Protection Supervisor, supporting production quality assurance, auditing internal and external NDT practices, and providing technical expertise to enhance procedures and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Performing a wide range of NDT inspections to specification and interpreting results to acceptance standards.
• Leading teams as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) during radiographic examinations.
• Supporting production with inspection tasks and validating testing techniques.
• Conducting audits and surveillance of internal and external NDT practices.
• Providing technical guidance and contributing to research, development and procedural reviews.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated experience in Non-Destructive Testing, preferably within defence, oil and gas or nuclear sectors.
• Familiarity with ship or submarine fabrication or refit projects.
• Strong technical inspection background in engineering environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four PCN Level 2 certifications with extensive experience in non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Practising PCN Level 3 with proven expertise.
• Level 4 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., HNC, Foundation Degree or equivalent).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role. Many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
• Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support

Closing Date

Closing date: 23/09/2025