Supportability Engineer – Submarine Systems; Hybrid

Supportability Engineer

• Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available
• Compensation: £43,935 - £49,104 + Benefits
• Role Type: Full time / Permanent
• Location: Bristol, Plymouth, Barrow in Furness, Leicester (Hybrid Working Arrangements)
• Role : SF69468/2

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and you can join as a Supportability Engineer at our Bristol, Plymouth, Barrow in Furness or Leicester sites.

We have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock.

• Escalation and recording of risks to ensure mitigating actions are captured in the ILS Risk Register.
• Producing input data to enable the production of MTI outputs – Maintenance Task Instructions.
• Supporting actions in the development of preventive and corrective maintenance of submarine equipment.
• Creating and maintaining technical reports to support the process.
• Required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment.
• Manual work required: lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.
• Confined spaces: able to work comfortably and perform tasks in restricted spaces.
• Working at height: able to work safely and perform tasks at varying heights.
• Expected to work a flexible schedule, including weekend shifts, as required.

• Ex submarine or surface fleet engineering experience.
• Experience/knowledge of maintenance tasks.
• Good stakeholder and communications skills.
• A drive to own and shape your career development journey.
• Level 3 engineering qualification.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Reservists receive 10‑day special paid leave.
• Holiday trading: ability to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week.
• Be Kind Day: one paid day for volunteering.
• Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

Closing date: 06/02/2026

We are a disability‑confident, inclusive employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection process, please email car