Underwater Engineer: Lead In-Water Projects OnSite

Babcock Canada Inc.; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for an Underwater Engineer to provide technical leadership at HMNB Clyde Faslane. The role involves supporting underwater work packages and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have an HNC in Engineering and knowledge of underwater maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £48,000, depending on experience, and other excellent benefits, including pension contributions and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of underwater maintenance, inspection and repair techniques.
• Awareness of submarine systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and risk management.
• Understanding of commercial diving is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support and guidance to in-water and diving work packages.
• Review and apply safety documentation to underpin all underwater project activities.
• Act as the technical point of contact for underwater engineering across Fleet Operations.
• Develop clear, compliant method statements with stakeholders across the site.
• Assure compliance with relevant defence and industry standards.

Skills

Underwater maintenance techniques

Submarine systems awareness

Risk management

Commercial diving knowledge

Education

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

Association for Project Management - Project Fundamentals Qualification

Confined Spaces for Competent Persons

Commercial Diving Project Awareness

Job description

A leading defense contractor is looking for an Underwater Engineer to provide technical leadership at HMNB Clyde Faslane. The role involves supporting underwater work packages and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have an HNC in Engineering and knowledge of underwater maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £48,000, depending on experience, and other excellent benefits, including pension contributions and professional development opportunities.