Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading defense services provider is seeking a Project Manager to oversee critical project delivery in Bristol and Plymouth. This full-time role involves managing multiple Control Accounts and direct involvement in national security. Ideal candidates will have previous project management experience and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent benefits and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar project management role.
• Strong knowledge of project controls tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate forecasts and cost control for Control Accounts.
• Manage risk contingency budgets.
• Ensure schedules align with contractual requirements.
• Work with the Programme Manager to identify process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Financial awareness

Education

PMQ or PPQ (desirable)

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home.

Job Title: Project Manager

Alternate Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF69656

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 Project Manager across either Devonport, Plymouth or Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol sites.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you’ll take accountability for critical business requirements from day one. You’ll lead a team and manage delivery of multiple Control Accounts within the MEWSIC Programme—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your work will directly support national security and defence capability, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be

• Delivering accurate rolling forecasts and cost control for Control Accounts within the MEWSIC programme.
• Managing risk contingency budgets and driving proactive risk management.
• Ensuring schedules and scope align with contractual requirements and programme integration.
• Working with the Programme Manager to identify and implement process improvements.
• Leading and developing PM SQEP within assigned Control Accounts.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a similar project management role.
• Strong knowledge of project controls tools and their application for decision-making.
• Commercial and financial awareness with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PMQ or PPQ (desirable) or equivalent project management qualification.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be 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.

Disability and Flexible Working

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

26/11/2025