Programme Delivery Director

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Programme Delivery Director to manage the Warship Support Programme strategy at Devonport Royal Dockyard. This pivotal role oversees multiple high-value projects and influences senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with safety and financial targets. Candidates should have a strong background in project delivery in regulated sectors and leadership experience in managing large teams. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record delivering major programmes in regulated sectors.
• Deep knowledge of project controls, risk, cost management, and supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Warship Support Programme strategy.
• Oversee integrated delivery teams across various functions.
• Act as the primary interface with executive level stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in regulated sectors

Stakeholder management

Project controls and risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

APM Chartered (ChPP) or willingness to obtain

Job description

Job Title: Programme Delivery Director

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: Up to £115,000 dependent upon experience + AIP 35%, Car Allowance + Private Medical

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68598

Lead the Future of Naval Support Programmes

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

The role

As a Programme Delivery Director, you’ll lead the development and execution of the Warship Support Programme strategy, ensuring seamless performance and delivery across multiple high-value projects. This is a pivotal role that directly impacts the readiness of the Royal Navy fleet, helping to keep our nation secure and future ready.

Day-to-day, you’ll oversee a large industrial and non-industrial workforce, drive cultural change, and influence senior stakeholders at the highest level.

• Leading integrated delivery teams across Project Management, Engineering, SHEQ, Commercial and Supply Chain
• Acting as the primary interface with executive level stakeholders and strategic partners
• Driving continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives
• Championing a safety-first culture and meeting contractual HSSE obligations
• Achieving or exceeding financial targets including revenue, margin, and cash flow

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard. Travel to Rosyth, Fife will be required once a month as you’ll be managing a team there.

Essential experience of the Programme Delivery Director

• Proven track record delivering major programmes within highly regulated sectors (defence, aviation, automotive)
• Extensive leadership experience in industrial environments, managing large multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in guiding projects from bid through delivery to close-out
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing at executive level to drive strategic outcomes
• Deep knowledge of project controls, risk, cost management, and supply chain performance

Qualifications for the Programme Delivery Director

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, asset management, or equivalent discipline (or demonstrable experience)
• APM Chartered (ChPP) or willingness to obtain within 12 months

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / 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 (www.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: 09/01/2026

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