Chief Engineer - Propulsion

Babcock International is seeking a Chief Engineer – Propulsion to lead submarine engineering at our Devonport Royal Dockyard and Babcock Technology Centre sites.

Location: Bristol, GB
Hybrid working arrangements available

As the senior propulsion lead you will:

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• Hold full technical delegations and act on behalf of the Chief Engineer – Submarines
  
• Lead the waterfront Assistant Chief Engineer team and influence the safety and performance of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) and Secondary Propulsion systems during major maintenance periods
  
• Manage engineering outcomes to meet regulatory and safety standards
  
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
  
• Conduct technical reviews and develop repair schemas in alignment with policy
  
• Drive assurance and acceptance processes with MOD QA and Design Authorities
  
• Oversee engineering readiness and inspections to ensure delivery excellence
  

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• Demonstrable experience in submarine engineering and nuclear engineering operations
  
• Proven leadership in technical risk management and assurance
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement across MOD and technical authorities
  
• Experience in managing complex engineering projects
  

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• Level 6 qualification in Engineering
  
• Chartered Engineer status
  

The successful candidate must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.

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• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
  
• Digital GP access, annual health check and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
  
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
  
• Professional fee payment support
  
• 10‑day special paid leave for reservists
  
• Holiday trading benefit allowing purchase or sale of up to one working week of annual leave
  
• ‘Be Kind Day’ paid leave for volunteering work
  
• Extensive development opportunities and employee assistance programme for wellbeing
  

Babcock International is a disability‑confident, committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.