Babcock
Senior Systems Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
About the Role
Location: Plymouth, Devon | Stoke Gifford, Bristol | Faslane Compensation: £54,019 – £60,429 (depending on experience) + Benefits Role: Full-time / Permanent | Hybrid Working Arrangements (35 hrs/week) Role ID: SF72771
At Babcock, we shape engineering excellence across Naval Nuclear programmes, contributing to the Royal Navy’s operational capability while safeguarding national security.
The opportunity: As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll lead impactful engineering projects, blending innovation, process improvement, and systemic resilience—from project initiation to decommissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead transversal engineering projects, delivering technical solutions for complex systems (e.g., naval platforms).
- Optimise engineering processes, governance, and capability plans to enhance efficiency.
- Conduct engineering investigations, compiling actionable reports and recommendations.
- Oversee project management—planning, delivery, cost control, and stakeholder liaison.
- Collaborate with customers, contractors, and other stakeholders to refine outcomes.
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Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven expertise in systems engineering, including:
- Understanding and implementing technical requirements.
- Driving innovation to improve engineering effectiveness.
- Project management experience: on-time, on-budget delivery in fast-moving environments.
- Comfortable navigating commercial and subcontract processes.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, PRINCE2, Agile).
Qualifications
- Degree/HND (Level 5) in a STEM discipline OR substantial equivalent experience.
- Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it.
Critical Requirement
- UK National eligible for and maintainable Security Check (SC) clearance.
Review UK vetting policies for citizenship/dual-nationality implications: GOV.UK - Security Vetting
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance (including Holiday Trading).
- Matched pension + life assurance.
- Health & wellbeing program:
- Digital GP, annual health checks.
- Nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
- Armed Forces Reserve: 10 days annual paid leave.
- Volunteer program: "Be Kind Day" (one paid day/year).
- Share schemes, savings portal for items/wellness.
- Development: Leadership training, industry certifications, employee assistance program.
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Why Join Babcock?
A global FTSE 100 leader, Babcock delivers essential national security infrastructure—from design to decommissioning. Here, your work builds lifetime engineering careers with work-life balance at the forefront.
Inclusivity & Support
We’re a disability-confident employer. If you require adaptations (e.g., access, interview arrangements), email careers@babcockinternational.com with this subject header:
‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.
Want a customised work pattern? Discuss flexible arrangements during your interview.
Closing Date
27 July 2026
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