Senior Engineer - Mechanical

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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth PL1 4SGCompensation: £44,205 - £49,625 + pension (up to 8% matched) + 25 days holidayRole Type: Full Time, Permeant RoleJob ID: SF40141Here at Babcock International we are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team at HMNB Devonport. Babcock are a key strategic partner to our customers, the MOD and the Royal Navy. The Mechanical Handling Technical Authority within Engineering Services- Facilities Engineering Group are responsible for providing both technical support and design consultancy on non-nuclear and nuclear Babcock mechanical handling assets within the Devonport site.Who we are looking forWe are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in managing the reference design of existing mechanical handing assets across the Devonport site and contributing to the design and specification of new equipment. As a Senior Engineer in theteam, you will be comfortable in either producing a new design from your desk or supervising the installation and commissioning of new equipment on a crane. The Mechanical Handling Technical Authority incorporates both Mechanical and EC&I engineers. Therefore,we are looking for individuals that can understand electro/mechanical systems and are able to work collaboratively in multi-disciplined teams.What will you be doingYoull provide professional technical assistance and advice to support ongoing operational availability and maintenance of mechanical handling assets. The secondary purpose of the role is in the design function where the focus of activities are on the provisionof new, or modification to, crane designs, lifting equipment and systems as well as injection of new capabilities and undertaking life extension activities.In fulfilling this, the role involves:* Design development through the whole design lifecycle (requirements development, drawings, calculations, specifications and reports).* Support to implementation of new designs (Factory acceptance testing, supporting commissioning).* Maintaining the content and configuration of the reference design documentation of extant assets through-life.* Specifying replacement equipment/components and supporting the production of configuration documentation for permanent modifications.* Undertaking asset conditions surveys and producing condition reports / fault-finding on existing assets.The experience youll bring You will be qualified to degree level in a mechanical engineering discipline and have significant experience in the design process and the design / substantiation of engineering systemsIdeally you will be Incorporated or Chartered, or working towards professional registrationWe would also like you to have the following:* Experience of cranes/lifting equipment and crane operations or knowledge and experience of other electro-mechanical/hydraulic systems.* Experience of operating within nuclear or other high-hazard environments.* Experience in the use of CAD and/or FEA packages.This position requires someone who has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels of the business.What a role within Babcock offersYou will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. Working here sets an amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunitiesDevonport has recently been selected as the base port for the Navys new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.The role will be a mixture of office-based work and time on-site. We also support flexible working such as home working when this can be supported in terms of project/business need. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interviewWe also offer:* Employee Share plan* Autonomy - trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.About Babcock For 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.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. Click here to find out more.Application Guidance: All applications should be made online.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 letus know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link when you apply to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Closing date: 06/12/21#FacilitiesEngineering#LI-Post