Assistant Project Manager
Permanent, Full-time
Bristol Based

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit am Assistant Project Manager to join our Defence Systems Technology business unit which is within the Marine Division. You'll be part of the Marine Systems Support Partner (MSSP) team who provide critical in-service support to the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers and the Type 45 Destroyers for the Royal Navy.

MSSP covers the provision of equipment spares and repairs together with technical support and advice including defect rectification, design change and integrated logistics support activities. The team is Babcock led but incorporates representatives from across the naval industry and has strong links within the Ministry of Defence and waterfront teams.

Using your experience of project management and your knowledge of project fundamentals, you will work with the engineering teams and suppliers to specify and deliver packages of work for technical support. You will use ERP Systems to raise purchase requisitions, manage work package budgets, track and enable supply chain activities.

As well as being part of a business that continues to win new work and grow at a significant pace, we'll also provide you with all the training, support and benefits that you'd expect from a global company.

What do I need to do the role?

You'll need to have a project management qualification, either APMP/PMQ or Prince 2 and have experience of working within an engineering or defence environment.
You'll need to be able to deploy good communication and influencing skills as you'll work closely with the client and our internal and external stakeholders.

What else do I need to know?

* We are based North Bristol.
* Permanent position with a competitive annual salary and excellent benefits.
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexible hours.
* Overtime is available

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock 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're 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'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.