At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead submarine structural engineering and solve complex technical challenges.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in defence engineering with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and commitment to inclusivity and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Shape the future of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in submarine structures and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 85000 £ per year.
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon or Faslane, Helensburgh + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £85,000 dependent upon experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Be the expert shaping the future of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. 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 Submarine Structures Subject Matter Expert at our Babcock Technology Centre, Devonport Royal Dockyard or HMNB Clyde site.
The role:
- Providing authoritative technical advice and independent assurance on complex submarine structural issues
- Leading the development of technical guidance, training materials and capability plans to strengthen in‑service engineering knowledge
- Advising on emerging techniques and technologies to enhance submarine supportability and programme efficiency
- Representing Babcock at internal and external technical forums, influencing engineering direction and customer decisions
- Contributing to technical papers and reports that raise Babcock’s profile within the submarine engineering community
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:
- Extensive experience in submarine build or in‑service constructive engineering and maintenance
- Deep understanding of submarine structures, operation and maintenance within a defence environment
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver high‑quality outcomes
- Experience mentoring engineers and positively influencing technical capability
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a complex, high‑assurance environment
Qualifications:
- Demonstrable expertise within a relevant submarine structural discipline gained through career experience
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:
- Generous holiday allowance
- 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 is a benefit that 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 (or equivalent hours) 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.
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.
Closing date: 27/06/2026
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At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Submarine Structures Subject Matter Expert, you will benefit from generous holiday allowances, a matched contribution pension scheme, and access to comprehensive health and wellbeing resources, all while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and inclusivity. With hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to influence the future of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet, Babcock is committed to creating a fulfilling and rewarding career for its employees.
