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Quest Global Strengthens Partnership with Babcock International

On October 27, 2025, Quest Global, the world’s leading independent engineering services firm, marked a significant development in its ongoing collaboration with Babcock International. After providing engineering services for the naval nuclear sector for three years, Quest Global has taken a strategic step to enhance its role as a trusted supplier, reaffirming its commitment to the UK’s naval nuclear industry and critical infrastructure programs.

With this expanded partnership, Quest Global is actively investing in the training of professionals in key areas such as shipbuilding, power distribution, and decommissioning. This initiative underscores the company’s effort to bolster the pool of engineering talent in the UK and aligns with the strategic goals of the Growth Alliance Plymouth.

Rob Vatter, Executive President at Quest Global, explained, “This relationship exemplifies our mutual dedication to delivering transformative engineering solutions, fostering innovation, and making a notable contribution to the employment and national security agenda of the UK. We are proud to strengthen our support for Babcock International as we develop our collaboration, while simultaneously building local competencies and creating long-term value.”

Since initiating the collaboration in July 2023, Quest Global has been delivering engineering services for Babcock’s naval nuclear engineering division. The expanded partnership will see the company continue to operate as an intelligent supplier, enabling Babcock to focus on its critical business activities.

Mark Prince, Nuclear Engineering Director at Babcock, commented, “This next phase of collaboration with Quest Global reflects the trust we have in the company’s capabilities, with a focus on project and engineering value. The ongoing contribution of Quest Global enhances our capacity across the naval nuclear sector and beyond, allowing us to remain focused on our mission to protect our national interests.”

As this partnership enters its most ambitious phase to date, the collaboration between Quest Global and Babcock remains firmly aligned with the strategic direction, operational execution, and support of key national initiatives in the UK. With cross-industry expertise, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on excellence, Quest Global continues to be a trusted strategic supplier for Babcock International.

About Quest Global

At Quest Global, it’s not just about what we do, but how and why we do it that sets us apart. We operate in the engineering domain, but what we truly create is a better future. For over 25 years, we have been solving the world’s most complex engineering problems. With a presence in over 18 countries and more than 93 global delivery centers, our 21,500 inquisitive minds harness the power of thinking differently to make the impossible possible. By combining a multidimensional approach that integrates technology, industry expertise, and diverse talents, we tackle critical challenges more swiftly and effectively across several sectors, including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, medical technology, healthcare, rail transportation, and semiconductors. We are your reliable partner for top-tier end-to-end engineering solutions.

About Babcock International

Babcock International is a UK-based company specializing in defense, nuclear, and aerospace engineering, focusing on the management of complex facilities and infrastructures for clients in both the public and civil sectors, primarily the UK Ministry of Defence. The company offers lifetime technical support, engineering services, and specialist equipment for various critical assets, including naval vessels, submarines, and defense systems, operating in regions such as the UK, Africa, North America, and Australasia.