Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Role Type: Full-time / Permanent
Compensation: Up to £53,000 depending on experience + Benefits
Work arrangement: Hybrid (36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday) at the Faslane site
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Design Engineer at Faslane, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
The role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining and improving critical infrastructure that supports national defence. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on safety, security, and operational excellence while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Act as Technical Authority for Electrical Services at HMNB Clyde, representing Babcock Marine in technical and organisational meetings.
- Survey and inspect assets across HMNB Clyde, applying MoD Defence Estates asset grading standards.
- Champion safety, security, quality, and environmental standards within the Facility Design section.
- Deliver electrical and building services designs for projects under £25k and oversee third‑party designs for larger projects.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while optimising client investment.
Essential experience:
- Proven experience in Electrical Design roles.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and equipment within large commercial site operations.
- Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements such as DSEAR.
- Working knowledge of engineering drawings and electrical calculations.
Qualifications:
- Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 18th Edition City & Guilds.
- City & Guilds 2395 Periodic Inspection Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Many positions require national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions; eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
- 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 allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity.
- Excellent development opportunities and a benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
This role is part of Babcock International. We are a disability confident, committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
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