Strategic Solution Lead – Defence & Transformation

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10 days reservists leave

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Solution Lead for its Andover site to steer the development of future‑state operating models and integrated defence support solutions. The role involves shaping strategy across complex stakeholder networks and delivering value through innovative operating models in national security contexts.

You will collaborate with engineering, logistics and supply chain teams to translate strategy into cohesive solutions and winning bids.

Qualifications

• Experience designing or transforming complex support services.
• Experience identifying capability gaps and developing future‑state operating models and service solutions.
• Experience building and influencing relationships with customers, suppliers, alliance partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and strategic awareness with experience supporting bids, business growth activities or large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Experience bringing together multiple disciplines such as logistics, engineering support, asset management or operational services into integrated customer‑focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of future‑state operating models and integrated support solutions for key defence programmes.
• Conducting capability assessments and identifying opportunities to strengthen service delivery through innovation and strategic partnerships.
• Building collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, alliance partners and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, logistics, asset management and supply chain functions to develop cohesive solutions.
• Developing strategic solution documentation, operating model designs and bid artefacts that support business growth and customer outcomes.

Skills

Complex services design

Stakeholder management

Strategic partnerships

Commercial awareness

Cross-disciplinary teams

Education

Engineering / related degree

Chartered status (desirable)

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Solution Lead for its Andover site to steer the development of future‑state operating models and integrated defence support solutions. The role involves shaping strategy across complex stakeholder networks and delivering value through innovative operating models in national security contexts.

You will collaborate with engineering, logistics and supply chain teams to translate strategy into cohesive solutions and winning bids.