Principal Commissioning Engineer
// Role Summary
Lead the safe testing and commissioning of nuclear submarine systems as a Principal Commissioning Engineer in Plymouth. Play a vital role in returning critical defence assets to service by overseeing constructive and mechanical commissioning activities.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead constructive and mechanical commissioning for nuclear submarine projects.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear safety regulations and MOD Authorisation Conditions.
- Manage and develop commissioning teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Oversee safe operation and control of mechanical plant and processes.
- Requires experience in commissioning nuclear submarine systems and strong leadership skills.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Principal Commissioning Engineer - Constructive
Join Babcock at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site as a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Constructive and play a vital role in creating a safe and secure world. This is an out-of-the-ordinary role where you will be instrumental in ensuring the safe testing, setting-to-work, and commissioning of nuclear submarine systems.
Working within our Naval Nuclear business, you will lead constructive and mechanical commissioning activities across multiple submarine projects. Your expertise will be crucial in helping to return these vital national defence assets safely back into service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the safe operation and control of mechanical plant and processes, ensuring full compliance with nuclear safety regulations and Ministry of Defence Authorisation Conditions.
- Prepare and authorise Test Documentation to meet project programme requirements, aligned with corporate standards.
- Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring safety documentation and Safe Systems of Work are understood and executed effectively.
- Provide day-to-day management of constructive staff and support the Manager of Trials to drive development and resource planning.
- Lead and develop your commissioning section to deliver high-quality testing, setting-to-work, and commissioning activities to time, cost, and quality standards.
Essential Experience:
- Substantial knowledge and experience of commissioning, operating, and maintaining constructive/mechanical systems on nuclear submarines.
- Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, safe release of systems, and the Control of Work process.
- Knowledge of relevant Licence Conditions, Operating Rules, and Operating Instructions relating to nuclear commissioning.
- Ability to manage multiple complex commissioning packages across several projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership, planning, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work to a consistently high standard.
Qualifications:
- Level 4 qualification in an engineering discipline, or Level 3 qualification with significant commissioning operations experience.
- Nuclear Practitioner Course Module 1–4 (or equivalent).
- Dockyard Nuclear Systems Course (or equivalent).
Additional professional development aligned to nuclear, mechanical, or constructive engineering is desirable.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Location:
Plymouth, Devon
Role Type:
Full time / Permanent
Compensation:
£57,300 + Benefits