Defence Production Planner — Deliver Critical Projects

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to enhance national security at their Devonport Royal Dockyard site. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, interpreting specifications, and ensuring successful project delivery through strong stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in engineering or related fields and possess excellent communication skills, with proficiency in SAP being advantageous. The role offers a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading benefit

Paid leave for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Process emergent or additional work to keep projects on schedule.
• Analyse and interpret work specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Link elements of work to comply with the Work Breakdown Structure.
• Manage enablement risks and facilitate lookahead reviews.
• Build relationships with clients and resolve technical requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project Management Tools awareness

Project Delivery Framework experience

Knowledge of project planning

SAP proficiency

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in engineering, project or construction management

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to enhance national security at their Devonport Royal Dockyard site. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, interpreting specifications, and ensuring successful project delivery through strong stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in engineering or related fields and possess excellent communication skills, with proficiency in SAP being advantageous. The role offers a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.