Programme Manager

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking a Programme Manager for their Devonport Royal Dockyard site. You will lead mission-critical programmes, manage complex engineering projects, and work closely with clients and teams. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in project management, relevant qualifications, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This role offers a hybrid working model with attractive benefits, contributing to national security and global defence.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Holiday Trading options

Paid volunteering leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Project and Programme Management principles.
• Proven track record delivering complex engineering programmes from design through to manufacture.
• Experience in managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary team to deliver naval gunnery projects.
• Drive growth strategies, including ownership of Uncrewed Surface Vessel prospects.
• Ensure delivery commitments and financial goals are met.

Skills

Project and Programme Management principles

Managing budgets

Stakeholder relationships

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

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Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Onsite or Hybrid:

Job Title: Programme Manager

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70009

Lead Complex Programmes That Shape the Future of Defence

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 Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Programme Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Your work will make a real difference to national security and global defence, while giving you the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment. You’ll be at the heart of innovation, driving change and building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Day-to-day, you’ll take the lead on mission‑critical, high‑profile programmes within our Gunnery Centre of Excellence. This is a role that’s out of the ordinary — you’ll manage complex engineering projects with transformational elements, delivering systems and services that support naval gunnery and future technologies such as Uncrewed Surface Vessels.

• Leading a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver naval gunnery projects and new business opportunities
• Driving growth strategies, including ownership of Uncrewed Surface Vessel prospects
• Providing leadership and guidance to ensure delivery commitments and financial goals are met
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining confidence in Babcock’s delivery
• Developing and implementing business cases, delivery plans, and transformation initiatives

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office/onsite and 2 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Programme Manager

• Strong knowledge of Project and Programme Management principles
• Proven track record delivering complex engineering programmes from design through to manufacture
• Experience in managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships
• Defence sector experience is desirable but not essential
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment

Qualifications for the Programme Manager

• Degree or equivalent qualification/experience
• Recognised project management qualification such as APM PMQ, ChPP or equivalent

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 (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• 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.

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