Assistant Analysis & Design Project Manager

Babcock; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Portsmouth, responsible for managing project delivery within budget and quality constraints. This role demands strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and effective stakeholder communication, with an inclusive culture welcoming diverse applicants.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Recognised as a Project Manager practitioner with project delivery experience.
• Ability to resolve project-related problems without routine solutions.
• Knowledge of good bid practice and process.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of projects to budget, time, and quality.
• Track and drive project financials, including CRSs, invoicing.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Professional PM Qualification or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Job title: Assistant Project Manager - Analysis and Design

Location: Portsmouth - Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £55,000 commensurate on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Accountable for delivery of projects to budget, time and quality
• Track and drive project financials, including CRSs, invoicing, and monitoring spend versus forecast
• Utilise experience in risk management to address project risks effectively
• Apply strong commercial acumen to project activities
• Ensure adherence to essential procedures based on personal knowledge of Project Management principles
• Multitask effectively and provide clear direction, guidance, and support to project teams
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively

Your skills and experiences:

• Working towards a Professional PM Qualification or equivalent practical experience gained through application of Project Management
• Recognised as a Project Manager practitioner with project delivery experience
• Ability to resolve project related problems that do not have routine solutions
• Commercially and financially astute with experience in financial reporting and managing budgets
• Knowledge of good bid practice and process
• Possesses strong and refined communication and diplomacy skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders
• Quick learner, adept at grasping new concepts rapidly

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Analysis and Design Team:

This is a key management role in the Analysis and Design team to drive and deliver the T26 training.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 8th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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