Principal Safety Engineer in Tavistock

At Babcock, we are working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Safety Engineer at Devonport Dockyard, near Plymouth, Devon.

The role involves leading a team of Safety Engineers supporting the maintenance of Vanguard-class submarines and operations within 9 Dock. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the UK’s naval nuclear programme, ensuring radiological safety and compliance across one of the most complex engineering environments in the country.

You will play a vital role in shaping safety strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and mentoring Engineers, making a meaningful impact on national defence and your own career development.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of Safety Engineers and providing strategic oversight of safety onsite
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure safety activities meet operational needs
• Supporting Engineers with problem solving and technical guidance
• Overseeing the development and delivery of nuclear safety cases
• Driving continuous improvement and preparing for progression into leadership roles

This role is full time, 35 hours per week, and provides hybrid working arrangements with 1 day in the office/onsite and 4 days working from home.

Essential experience includes:

• Experience as a Principal or Senior Safety Engineer with leadership responsibilities
• Proven track record in nuclear safety case development
• Understanding of nuclear facility licensing and regulatory engagement (e.g. ONR, DNSR)
• Experience leading technical teams
• Radiological safety experience in nuclear facilities (submarine experience not essential)

Qualifications required:

• Degree in engineering or science

Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and NNPPI security clearance for this role.

What we offer includes:

• 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 and are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.