HVDC Project Controller & Strategy Lead

Babcock International; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Snapshot of Your Day

As a HVDC Solution Architect (f/m/d), you are a key figure in our organization defining the technical strategy and solution for HVDC On-and Offshore projects globally. The Solution Architect (SA) crafts the technical strategy for the offerings,...

Estimate at Completion (EAC), monthly performance, and risk reviews. Maintain project databases, trackers, templates, and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency. You'll work 37 hours per week, based at BTC Bristol (with at least two days onsite per week). Flexible working patterns are available, including core hours and an early finish on Fridays. Occasional travel to Warrington, Cheshire (quarterly) may be required.

Essential Experience

• Planning awareness, preferably with Primavera P6
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Baseline Management, Change Control, and Earned Value Management
• Familiarity with project management toolsets such as SAP, Risk Hive, or Primavera

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• 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 allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working‑day paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

About Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational. 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.