Engineer Systems, Configuration

Job Description

Engineer (Systems, Configuration)SF35857Location: Bristol, Plymouth or LeicesterStarting Salary: £37,165About the roleHere at Babcock International were looking to recruit an Engineer (Systems, Configuration).Have you ever wondered what it takes to support our nuclear deterrent Babcock Naval Nuclear plays a key role in the support of Royal Navy nuclear submarines throughout their life-cycle and in ensuring that submarines are ready to conduct operations at sea.We are charged with ensuring that the submarines, and the support arrangements that we and others provide, enable safe delivery of the UKs Continuous at Sea Deterrent patrols at an acceptable cost to the nation.Youll join us at one of our 3 sites with agile remote working from home probable. As an Engineer youll work within the Engineering Services Directorate, a centre of excellence for our professional engineering capability, supporting naval programmes whileproactively improving our capabilities. Youll be applying your engineering domain knowledge to support technical outputs and solutions in order to enable submarine availability and fit for purpose nuclear licenced infrastructure.As part of the role you could be involved in one of the two main areas of influence:

1. In service; providing engineering support and thought to Trafalgar, Astute and Vanguard Class submarines whilst at sea and alongside to enable an optimised maintenance package and through life cost;
2. Build; providing engineering support and thought to the Dreadnought Class submarines through the design and down selection process, to provide support to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and define the preferred support solution.

The Configuration Management Team (CMT) is responsible for enabling effective Configuration Management across the project which includes defining management arrangements, developing processes, guidance and assuring the project complies with required ConfigurationManagement arrangements.The Engineer (Systems, Configuration) role is an integral part of the CMT to provide support to all aspects of the project ensuring that the process and guidance are adhered to.The role will require support towards the definition, development and implementation of a Configuration Management processes.What do I need to do the roleYou will need to be personable, professional and driven with the ability to engage in a range of projects. Working with a high level of professional knowledge, the role is part of a multi-disciplinary team that will apply your skills across our support programme.It is essential you have experience in the following areas:

• Awareness of Configuration Management arrangements and practices; and
• Sound analytical skills.

Membership of an accredited body such as IMechE, IMarEST or IET and working towards chartered status. If you do not have membership, Babcock Naval Nuclear will support this endeavour for suitable candidates.Wed also like people to have knowledge of the following:

• Autodesk Vault and Sharepoint; and
• Awareness of DEF-STAN 05-57.

What else do I need to knowNaval Nuclear has continued to operate strongly through COVID-19 and to date zero staff have been furloughed. We offer a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownershipscheme, Occupational Health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams.The successful candidate will need to satisfy security requirements. You must be a sole UK national and hold or be capable of achieving Security Check (SC) clearance.About Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of theirmost critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownershipscheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online using PC, Laptop or Mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let usknow and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and theUnited Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.Closing Date: 03/09/2021