Overview
As Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you will lead commissioning activities for complex mechanical systems in a regulated defence environment. You’ll act as a technical authority, mentoring teams and guiding safe, compliant delivery to high quality standards. You’ll influence project outcomes, shaping how assets are brought into service and ensuring robust documentation and procedures. This role offers scope to deepen technical expertise, expand leadership impact, and advance a career in defence and engineering.
Pay / Benefits
- generous holiday allowance
- matched pension scheme
- digital GP and health checks
- employee share scheme
- employee shopping savings portal
- professional fees coverage
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical commissioning activities across complex projects and systems
- Ensure commissioning safety and regulatory/quality compliance
- Provide technical leadership to engineering and commissioning teams
- Develop and review commissioning docs, procedures, and test plans
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery
Key requirements
- Significant experience in mechanical commissioning within engineering or defence environments
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and commissioning processes
- Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders in safety-critical settings
- Experience in highly regulated industries with a focus on safety and compliance
- Analytical and structured approach to solving complex engineering challenges
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards (preferred)
- Security clearance: NNPP I and sole UK National eligibility
- leadership
- mentorship
- stakeholder management
- mechanical systems engineering
- commissioning processes
- regulatory compliance
Principal Mechanical Commissioning Engineer employer: Babcock
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
