Design Information Engineer
Keynsham, Bristol

About the Role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit a Design Information Engineer to work within a team that maintains a comprehensive record of all equipment fitted to Royal Navy submarines, an overview of all supporting and technical documentation, and oversight of all safety critical assets. We are looking for an individual to support both new-build platforms and the maintenance of existing in-service platforms.

You will be responsible for the provision of defect and data register support. Working alongside configuration and technical design and documentation engineers, you will also be working closely with Royal Navy and MOD personnel.

Primary responsibilities of the role will be to manage and maintain effective and efficient Whole Submarine Configuration Management.

Principal tasks and responsibilities:

• To provide advice and engineering support on matters relating to the configuration account, specifically for submarine safety register, concession and defect management.
• Undertake technical investigations in order to resolve errors & omissions received from Royal Navy, MOD and/or other internal departments.
• Maintain and support maintenance of design information records (configuration, register and technical documentation.

What do I need to do the role?

You will preferably be qualified to ONC/BTEC Level 3 in a Science, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics discipline.

You will have experience in using engineering documentation (such as drawings and technical records) to maintain equipment configuration records, and a clear understanding of change management and the control of project and engineering documentation.

Whilst submarine or maritime design experience is desirable it is not a prerequisite, however, an ability to work independently, challenge the status quo and make judgments based on incomplete information is essential.

Key Skills:

• Have a structured approach to your work, with an eye for detail ensuring efficient use of time.
• Able to take appropriate decisions, which may impact on others, based on an informed judgment.
• Able to maintain commitment to deliver results, against their own and team responsibilities, even when difficulties arise.
• Undertakes development of own skills to ensure that they can achieve the demands of the role today and tomorrow.

Grade

This position is within the Engineering Services business unit as a grade 3 which has a salary of £30,555 with DRDL Terms and Conditions.

Babcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, Occupational Health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.

Location

This role is based in Keynsham, which is situated between Bristol (5 miles) and Bath (7 miles). The area has good accommodation, schooling and transport links. Bristol has been named by the Sunday Times as the best city in the UK to live in, thanks to its "great shopping, great scenery and great social scene". Bath in contrast has a cosmopolitan feel, boasting many theatres and stylish restaurants. Bath is famous for its Georgian architecture, and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Those seeking the outdoor life are equally well catered for with the Mendip Hills, Brecon Beacons and the Cotswolds all within easy reach.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

We are committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme.

You will benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.

Application Guidance

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We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Closing date: 04/10/2019

Job reference: 27789