Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer

Location:

Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Onsite or Hybrid:

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Your Role

Applies Engineering concepts and theories to deliver the development of designs, calculations and technical solutions for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle. Works independently with occasional supervision, seeking guidance for complex situations Develops learning, skills and experience within discipline/domain. Provides mentoring to others.

Description

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Job Title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70418

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer, your expertise will directly contribute to national security and public safety, while advancing your career in a dynamic engineering environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of our Technical Authority team, supporting the design consultancy function for critical infrastructure projects. You’ll work on new designs, modifications, and life extension activities for control and instrumentation systems, applying design and safety processes across the full lifecycle.

Capturing and specifying system requirements.
Developing designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
Writing specifications and producing maintenance and commissioning documents.
Managing technical queries and design deviations.
Supporting implementation phases, including manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer

Understanding of electrical control principles for control and instrumentation systems.
Familiarity with electrical instruments and their applications.
Awareness of regulations, legislation, and standards relevant to Control and Instrumentation engineering.
Ability to produce and interpret Control and Instrumentation schematics and technical documentation.
Experience following a typical design lifecycle.

Qualifications for the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer

Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a Control and Instrumentation discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

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 Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
‘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.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 05/01/2026

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