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Project Engineer - Strategic Systems

Babcock International Group
Helensburgh
1 year ago
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Job Title: Project Engineer - Strategic Systems
Location: Faslane, Helensburgh OR Plymouth, Devon OR Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements 
Compensation: £42,.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent 
Role ID: SF

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 Project Engineer - Strategic Systems at our HMNB Clyde, Devonport Royal Dockyard or Babcock Technology Centre site.

The role
As a Project Engineer - Strategic Systems, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary working with the MoD on our strategic systems for in-service submarines. You will have the opportunity to impact/influence change within the business, working within a dynamic/diverse team of a variety of skills sets which has influenced the outputs of the team.

Day-to-day, you’ll work within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) Directorate, to ensure the continuous support of our in-service fleet.

Provide technical solutions and work package / project management in the delivery of the project Apply engineering and domain knowledge competently to achieve contracted outputs  Deliver tasking for which you are responsible and accountable for the timeliness and quality of outputs and Deliverables  Support the ongoing growth and development of the business Maintain the highest standards of conduct and customer relations with various internal and external stakeholders

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

Essential experience of the Project Engineer - Strategic Systems:

Understanding of Project Life Cycle management, from concept through to disposal  Previous experience either working within Project Management or Engineering disciplines/industries Experience of utilising MS Projects would be beneficial Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders Having a systematic approach and problem solving mindset

Qualifications for the Project Engineer - Strategic Systems: 

Hold a degree in an Engineering or Project Management subject, or demonstrable experience Have professional registration with an engineering institution (or working towards) is beneficial 

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

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (

What we offer 

Generous holiday allowance  Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance 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 the majority of 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 Flexible working – we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.  Flexible locations.
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