Principal Mechanical Engineer
Babcock InternationalEngland, United Kingdom • Preston, England, United Kingdom
Posted May 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Babcock International is a FTSE 100 defense company specializing in support services, engineering, project management, and asset management for critical defense and security assets. With operations in the UK, Australasia, Canada, France, South Africa, and beyond, Babcock focuses on enhancing customer capabilities through modernization and flexibility while offering diverse career opportunities, including apprenticeships and roles for students and professionals. The company is committed to creating a safe and secure world, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity.
Job Description
Lead the development of innovative mechanical engineering solutions for nuclear projects. Accountable for leading mechanical engineering input into major bids and proposals, ensuring robust, safe, and commercially competitive technical solutions.
Requirements
- Leading mechanical engineering development of innovative technical solutions for bids and tenders
- Owning the engineering scope, schedule, and delivery plans to meet customer and business requirements
- Ensuring technical integrity, compliance with standards, and application of best engineering practice
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, partners, and the supply chain to deliver robust bid solutions
- Providing technical leadership and assurance across bidding activity and transition into project delivery
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- 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 Cavendish 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
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.