Naval Programme Project Manager – Type 31 Frigate

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Type 31 Project Manager to oversee the ambitious Type 31 Frigate Project. This role will involve managing key project functions, stakeholder communications, and ensuring successful project delivery in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and qualifications such as Prince2 or Lean Six Sigma. A generous benefits package includes holiday allowances and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to act as a central point between multiple stakeholders, driving issues to resolution.
• Strong customer and supplier orientation with collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Proven relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key project management functions to support overall project delivery.
• Plan, monitor, and control work packages.
• Produce and communicate project reporting data.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Customer and supplier orientation

Problem-solving skills

Commercial acumen

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Lean Six Sigma

Prince2 or APM Project Management Qualification

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Type 31 Project Manager to oversee the ambitious Type 31 Frigate Project. This role will involve managing key project functions, stakeholder communications, and ensuring successful project delivery in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and qualifications such as Prince2 or Lean Six Sigma. A generous benefits package includes holiday allowances and a matched pension scheme.