Submarine Project Planning Lead – Remote-Friendly

Babcock International; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working up to 3 days/week

Generous holiday allowance 25 days

Contributory Pension

Professional Fees paid

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Project Planning Lead to ensure the right support equipment is available at the right time for submarine maintenance and refit programmes. You will work across planning, procurement, supply chain and engineering to forecast requirements, manage equipment demand and support delivery of complex projects within the defence sector.

You'll engage with stakeholders across functions, develop demand schedules, produce progress reports and support decision making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning, project management, or programme delivery in a complex engineering environment.
• Good understanding of submarine or surface ship operations, maintenance and support activities.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed or remote teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and reporting/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of support equipment requirements for future submarine maintenance and refit programmes.
• Develop and maintain demand schedules showing equipment availability, requirements, and risks.
• Coordinate procurement, refurbishment, and supply chain activities to ensure equipment is available when needed.
• Engage with planning, engineering, operational, and programme stakeholders to maintain planning information.
• Produce reports, schedules, and performance updates for decision-making and delivery.

Skills

Project planning

Project management

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Project Planning Lead to ensure the right support equipment is available at the right time for submarine maintenance and refit programmes. You will work across planning, procurement, supply chain and engineering to forecast requirements, manage equipment demand and support delivery of complex projects within the defence sector.

You'll engage with stakeholders across functions, develop demand schedules, produce progress reports and support decision making.