Job Description

Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer

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Location:
Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: From 46,000 negotiable depending on experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67004

Shape the Future of Defence Engineering

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.

The role

As a Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer, you will support our work on the Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following our agreement to be Patria's UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major defence programme, contributing to the delivery of a proven, NATO-backed platform for the British Army. You'll be at the forefront of innovation in defence engineering, leading the planning and execution of vehicle trials across diverse and challenging environments. Your work will directly contribute to the safety, performance, and reliability of cutting-edge systems, making a real impact on national security and global stability.





Day-to-day you'll be:




Developing detailed test plans, procedures, and instrumentation strategies Coordinating with internal teams, external test facilities, and customer representatives Capturing and analysing test data to support engineering decisions Producing clear and concise technical reports for verification and validation Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions for test anomalies




This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer

Significant experience in vehicle testing or trials within defence, automotive, or aerospace sectors Strong understanding of test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis Proven ability to manage complex test campaigns Skilled in coordinating with multiple stakeholders Experience in producing technical documentation and reports

Qualifications for the Senior Vehicle Trials Engineer

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Systems, or related Engineering discipline Additional qualifications in systems engineering or data analysis are advantageous

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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:

20/10/2025

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