Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Devonport, Plymouth + Hybrid Working
Compensation: £42,245.00 - £51,726.00 + benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Job ID: SF55630
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 Mechanical Engineer at our Devonport site.
The role
As a Mechanical Engineer in the Nuclear Process Group, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary where you will be involved in the development of, and technical support to, facilities for defuel of decommissioned nuclear submarines.
Day to day you'll support deep maintenance of in-service nuclear submarines, provide technical guidance on the safe transfer, storage, treatment and disposal or radioactive liquid effluent and provide engineering support to submarine maintenance operations across Devonport Royal Dockyard’s Nuclear Licensed Site and the Ministry of Defence’s Authorised Site
Responsibilities as a Mechanical Engineer will also include:
- Diagnosing technical problems and providing suitable resolutions as part of a team of Mechanical and Chemical Engineers
- Engaging with multiple stakeholders across technical and non-technical disciplines
- Leading or supporting on-site validations of physical systems against design information/intent
- Producing design documentation and supporting assessments, acting as lead author where appropriate
- Delivering design solutions in accordance with the design process (Start-up, Concept, Scheme, Detailed and Implementation phases)
- Ensuring compliance with relevant design codes, engineering standards and legislation
To support you in fulfilling this role, you will undertake training and development relating to nuclear engineering as well as other areas of technical and non-technical competence. Professional engineering registration/membership will also be fully supported, and you will be part of a team who prioritise knowledge building and sharing.
Essential knowledge and experience of the Mechanical Engineer:
- Knowledge of pressure systems (pipework, tanks, valves, pumps, overpressure protection etc.)
- Experience using engineering software packages (e.g. for computer aided design, stress analysis or fluid flow)
- Experience in the design, operation or maintenance of pressure systems in a highly regulated industry
- Knowledge of legislation, engineering standards and design codes
- Experience of working within the design lifecycle
Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer:
- A relevant STEM Level 5 qualification i.e. HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification supplemented by relevant experience in an appropriate engineering discipline
The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role.
Our Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- 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 the majority of 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
Babcock International
For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 15/02/2024
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