Glasgow Project Manager – Defence Infrastructure

Babcock International; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP + health check

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees paid

Be Kind Day - volunteering leave

Reservists leave

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-value defence infrastructure project from our Glasgow site. You will manage the full lifecycle, collaborate with JV partners and stakeholders, and report to senior leadership. Travel to Cavendish Nuclear and customer sites will be expected.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related field, plus a project management qualification and familiarity with NEC contracts. Security clearance at BPSS/SC level is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Project management qualification aligned to Association of Project Management or similar (desirable).
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of projects across the full lifecycle, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, and quality targets are met
• Managing and mentoring an Assistant Project Manager while supporting wider team development
• Collaborating with joint venture partners, suppliers, and client stakeholders to drive project success
• Monitoring project performance and reporting progress to senior leadership, including a Senior Project Manager
• Identifying and managing risks, opportunities, and change in a complex engineering environment

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

APM-style project management qualification

Tools

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-value defence infrastructure project from our Glasgow site. You will manage the full lifecycle, collaborate with JV partners and stakeholders, and report to senior leadership. Travel to Cavendish Nuclear and customer sites will be expected.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related field, plus a project management qualification and familiarity with NEC contracts. Security clearance at BPSS/SC level is required.