Principal Commissioning Engineer

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Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

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Principal Commissioning Engineer Opportunities

Job Title: Principal Commissioning Engineer

Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66666

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 Principal Commissioning Engineer at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard - home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity - with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible.

Principal Commissioning Engineer Opportunities

As aPrincipal Commissioning Engineeryou'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. We have opportunities working on a wide range of Commissioning projects .

What you'll do:

Day-to-day, you'll be leading a team of both Senior/Commissioning Engineers in the commissioning and setting to work of high integrity mechanical submarine systems.

• Managing multiple complex commissioning packages across multiple projects with the ability to work to a consistently high standard
• Ensuring all test documentation is prepared and correctly authorised to meet project programmes
• Promoting a robust safety culture within the team, ensuring production and use of safety documentation and Safe Systems of Work requirements are understood and executed
• Managing and developing their section in order to undertake the testing, setting to work and commissioning of nuclear submarine systems and equipment to time, cost and quality
• Maintaining a close liaison with Ship Staff, Project, Production and Senior Commissioning Engineers so that any possible conflicts in testing and safety implications to the submarine can be readily identified and resolved

What you'll need:

• Level 4 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering Discipline, or Level 3 Qualification with significant experience in Commissioning Operations
• Substantial knowledge and experience of commissioning, operations and maintaining mechanical systems is essential
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of safe release of systems, Control of Work process and Safe Systems of Work
• Sound understanding of Nuclear Safety Cases and the relevance to commissioning activities
• Experience of leading, developing and managing a team of experienced Commissioning Engineers
• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills
• A drive to own and shape your career development journey.

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be 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. 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

• 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. '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.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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 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.