Babcock International Group
Electrical Design Engineer
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Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Compensation: £48,000 – £53,000 Role Type: Full-time / Permanent Role ID: SF74006
Design the infrastructure that protects and powers the nation
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Design Engineer at HM Naval Base Clyde, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
From defence and aerospace to critical engineering infrastructure, a career at Babcock is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. You’ll join a team delivering vital engineering solutions that keep the UK safe, secure, and operational.
The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient electrical infrastructure across a highly regulated naval base environment. Acting as a Technical Authority, you’ll influence design decisions, assure compliance, and support projects ranging from small in-house upgrades to large-scale infrastructure developments.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a role that combines design, technical assurance, and on-site asset surveying, all while contributing to critical defence operations and developing your career within a world-class engineering organisation.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Designing electrical systems and producing technical solutions aligned to regulatory and safety standards
- Reviewing and assuring internal and external electrical designs for quality and compliance
- Acting as Technical Authority for electrical services across infrastructure projects
- Surveying and inspecting assets, applying defence estate standards and identifying improvements
- Collaborating with internal teams, customers, and external contractors to deliver engineering solutions
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This role is full-time (36 hours per week), based at HM Naval Base Clyde. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Essential Experience & Requirements
Proven experience in:
- Electrical design engineering, either in commercial or industrial environments
- Application of strong knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure
- Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements, including hazardous area considerations
- Interpreting engineering drawings and conducting electrical calculations
- Collaborative working with stakeholders across engineering and project teams
Qualifications
- Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
- (Desirable) City and Guilds Design and Verification
- (Desirable) City and Guilds Inspection and Testing
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National and able to achieve Security Check (SC) security clearance.
Further details on eligibility for UK Security Vetting can be found at: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Clearance Levels (GOV.UK)
What We Offer
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, including life assurance
- Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations (Aviva DigiCare+)
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of professional fees
- 10 days special paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces
- Holiday Trading (buy/sell annual leave entitlement)
- "Be Kind Day" (one paid day per year for volunteering)
- Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing support package (including physical, mental, and financial assistance)
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About Babcock
We’re Babcock— a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 employees working together to make a difference.
Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts—through meaningful careers and respecting work-life balance.
We call that lifetime engineering.
Join Us
Together, we deliver lifetime impact.
Closing Date: 08/07/2026
Inclusivity
Babcock is a disability confident employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process, please contact careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header: "Reasonable adjustments requirement".
We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We’re open to discussing flexible working—please ask during the interview.
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