Fleet Programmes Project Manager

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense services company in Helensburgh is seeking a Fleet Programmes Project Manager to lead critical submarine maintenance projects. The ideal candidate will manage resources, budgets, and risks while ensuring project objectives are met. Qualifications include relevant educational background and project management experience, particularly in regulated environments. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects through the full lifecycle.
• Strong background in change and risk management.
• Experience within the defence industry or other highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, monitoring and delivery of submarine maintenance projects.
• Managing resources, budgets, risks and change using project management tools.
• Building and leading integrated delivery teams for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Risk management

Process improvement

Using business applications

Education

HNC or higher in a relevant discipline

APM PMQ or PRINCE2 (ideally)

Job description

Overview

Fleet Programmes Project Manager — Onsite at HMNB Clyde Faslane site. Location: Faslane, Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HL. Role Type: Full time / Permanent. Compensation: Up to £59,500 depending on experience + Benefits.

Lead critical defence projects that shape the future. The role involves delivering complex submarine maintenance projects that support the Royal Navy and national defence, leading multi-disciplinary teams, driving innovation, and achieving project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, monitoring and delivery of in-service submarine maintenance projects from initiation to completion
• Managing resources, budgets, risks and change using formal project management tools and processes
• Building and leading integrated delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Managing key customer and stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and satisfaction

This role is full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

Essential experience

• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects through the full lifecycle
• Strong background in change and risk management
• Skilled in process improvement and project reporting
• Proficient in using business applications and project management tools
• Experience within the defence industry or other highly regulated environments

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in a relevant discipline
• Project management knowledge and experience in a regulated environment
• Ideally holds or is working towards a professional qualification such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2

Security and compliance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. This role is subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading to buy or sell leave (annual window opening February to March)
• Be Kind Day — one working day paid leave for volunteering
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident committed employer and support flexible working where possible.

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