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Principal Mechanical Engineer

📍 Location
West Devon
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 04, 2026

About the Role

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG. Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.

The role

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, supporting the upgrade and development of facilities for the Royal Navy’s submarine maintenance operations.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of our Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit, helping to deliver complex engineering solutions that shape the future of naval capability.

  • Apply systems engineering approaches to develop and validate design requirements
  • Ensure compliance with client specifications, technical r...

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