Project Controls Leader – Naval Nuclear (Hybrid)

Babcock International; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working up to 3 days/week

9 day fortnight

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory Pension

Digital GP & health check

Professional Fees paid

Reservists leave

Job summary

Babcock International in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead the integrated controls function for our Naval Nuclear portfolio, driving performance and governance across complex programmes. The role is based in Stoke Gifford with hybrid working arrangements.

You'll deliver robust reporting, maintain control frameworks, and influence senior stakeholders while developing high-performing teams within a defence-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading integrated project controls within complex programmes or portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of planning, cost control, risk management, reporting and assurance disciplines.
• Deep understanding of programme, portfolio and project management frameworks, governance and controls.
• Experience leading, developing and coaching high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge stakeholders at senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the integrated project controls function across the Naval Nuclear portfolio, setting standards and priorities that support successful programme delivery.
• Deliver accurate project performance reporting, assurance activities and management information to support governance and strategic decision‑making.
• Define and maintain project controls frameworks, processes, reporting standards and digital toolsets across the portfolio.
• Influence senior stakeholders and governance forums by providing expert insight, challenge and performance oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement in project controls capability, data quality, reporting and assurance effectiveness

Skills

Project controls leadership

Planning

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Team coaching

Job description

Babcock International in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead the integrated controls function for our Naval Nuclear portfolio, driving performance and governance across complex programmes. The role is based in Stoke Gifford with hybrid working arrangements.

You'll deliver robust reporting, maintain control frameworks, and influence senior stakeholders while developing high-performing teams within a defence-focused environment.