Structural Engineer in Bristol

Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Compensation: Up to £49,104 dependent upon experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Shape the future of UK defence engineering. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Structural Engineer at Devonport or Bristol, near Plymouth or Bristol, South West England.

The role:

• As a Structural Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of some of the most complex and strategically important engineering challenges in the defence sector.
• This is a rare opportunity to directly influence the safety, performance and future capability of the UK submarine fleet.
• Day-to-day, you’ll be part of the Naval Architecture and Outfitting Team, collaborating with Naval Architects, Structural Engineers and Designers to deliver innovative engineering solutions across a range of critical systems.
• Your work will support both in-service and next-generation platforms, making a real impact on national security and your own career development.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitoring system performance and supporting root cause analysis for technical issues or degradation.
• Delivering high-quality technical documentation, including reports, calculations and engineering drawings.
• Contributing to design activities for in-service modifications and capability upgrades.
• Supporting ship trials, dry dockings and refits to ensure successful implementation of engineering solutions.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders (Design teams, Safety Engineers, Project Managers) and external stakeholders (MoD clients, dockyard operators, suppliers).

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience:

• Marine, production or mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and managing engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Skilled in systems engineering methodologies and integration of complex subsystems.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• HNC or above in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related STEM discipline.
• Equivalent experience will also be considered.

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. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.

What we offer:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock 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 to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world for over a century. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. 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.