Implementation Manager

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an Implementation Manager to optimize operational efficiency and oversee project management at their Devonport site. Responsibilities include developing strategic solutions for space utilization and managing contractor schedules. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and relevant experience, with the possibility of hybrid working arrangements. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Special leave for reservists

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Own projects to optimize office space across the dockyard.
• Develop accommodation requirements for stakeholders.
• Manage projects balancing time, cost, and compliance.
• Coordinate space surveys and report findings.
• Oversee contractors and cost estimates.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to think laterally

Experience leading group discussions

Understanding of commercial drivers

Motivated to complete tasks

Education

GCSE/A-Level or equivalent with relevant experience

Job description

Job Title: Implementation Manager

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £53,795 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / 9 Months Fixed Term Contract

Role ID: SF70139

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Implementation Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As an Implementation Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to gain a holistic view of the dockyard, influence strategic decisions, and deliver solutions that make a real impact on operational efficiency and national security.

Day-to-day, you’ll take ownership of projects that optimise office, amenities, and space utilisation across one of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile defence sites. You’ll manage key activities from concept to implementation, ensuring business‑critical requirements are met while driving continuous improvement.

• Prioritising demand signals and creating innovative solutions to meet business needs
• Developing and presenting accommodation and space requirements to senior stakeholders
• Project managing space solutions, balancing timescales, costs, and compliance
• Coordinating space utilisation surveys and reporting findings to inform decisions
• Managing contractors, preparing cost estimates, and overseeing schedules of work

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Implementation Manager

• Ability to think laterally and provide objective solutions to business challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience leading and facilitating group discussions
• Understanding of commercial drivers and general business finance
• Self‑motivated and able to drive tasks through to completion

Qualifications for the Implementation Manager

• Educated to GCSE/A-Level or equivalent, with extensive relevant experience

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

What we offer

• 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 is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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 [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. 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.

Closing date: 23/12/2025

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