Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Fleet Programmes)
Location: HMNB Clyde, nr Helensburgh
Compensation: £50,250 - £72,000 per annum plus Bonus, Private Health Insurance, Pension and Flex Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF48323

Creating Change Together

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 Project Manager in our Fleet Programmes department at HMNB Clyde.

As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility

About Clyde
The Senior Project Manager role is based within our Fleet Programmes business area.

As the Ministry of Defence's commercial partner at HMNB Clyde, Babcock provides specialist engineering support services, including the management of infrastructure and nuclear facilities. We also deliver operational maintenance, upgrades and repairs to support Royal Navy vessels, including the Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines.

The role
The difference our new Senior Project Manager will make

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. To manage major submarine projects and operate at an advanced Project Management level.
Leading a significant project within the organisation and possibly Project Managers with less complex sub packages within the overall context of the Major Project.

Responsibilities will include -
Development of Project Plans, schedules, risk and assumptions registers and other project documentation in accordance with published processes. Delivery of project to the baseline schedule/cost and performance in line with these project plans and business success criteria.

Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of the project, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with the company Business Management System, including being accountable for planning and monitoring the programme (profit & loss); agree plans with the Sponsor and submit/present regular Monthly Review Reports indicating any deviations and corrective action taken

Managing the Customer Interface and associated management of the project including identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing response to these and responding to other issues that affect the project.

Leading the project to deliver world class performance by means of employee engagement, continuous improvement and identifying and implementing the latest technology.

At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you'll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.

Essential experience
• Proven experience in the delivery of Marine Engineering maintenance programmes would be advantageous, or Submarine domain experience gained in a Marine Engineering Officer role
• APM PMQ or Prince 2 certification desirable although we will also consider candidates with proven full lifecycle project management experience
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment, with demonstrable ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple work streams.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Confidence and interpersonal skills to engage at all levels, including management of customer expectations.
• Experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to gain and maintain UK SC level security clearance

What we offer
Generous benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Working from home and flexible work patterns
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best

Babcock International
For over 130 years, we have 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. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.

Application Guidance
All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. 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.

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