At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global engineering processes and drive innovation in defence and aerospace.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in engineering with a focus on safety and security.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, pension contributions, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global engineering standards and national security.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in complex project delivery required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements.
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits.
Role Type: Full time / Permanent.
Role ID: SF72774.
Shape How Engineering Works Across The World
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Global Engineering Capability Lead – Processes at any of our main UK locations including Warrington, Bristol, Devonport, Leicester, Rosyth.
Role Overview
As a Global Engineering Capability Lead - Processes, you will take on a high‑impact leadership role within our Group Engineering and Technology function. You will shape how engineering is delivered across Babcock globally, defining, developing and embedding world‑class processes that enable our teams to deliver complex programmes in defence, aerospace and engineering. You will drive consistency, quality and innovation across a global engineering workforce, influencing how teams collaborate and deliver in highly regulated environments. Your work will support national security, critical infrastructure, and future‑focused engineering solutions.
Day‑to‑day Responsibilities
- Drive the development and implementation of global engineering processes across the organisation
- Design system architectures that integrate engineering with project management, quality and supply chain functions
- Create and roll out training programmes such as the Global Engineering Framework and Product Lifecycle processes
- Embed consistent, high‑quality engineering standards across sectors and international operations
- Engage with senior stakeholders to influence change and deliver measurable improvements
This role is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week and can be based at one of our main UK locations (Warrington, Bristol, Devonport, Leicester, Rosyth) with hybrid working arrangements available.
Essential Experience
- Demonstrating experience delivering projects and business transformation in large, complex engineering organisations
- Applying strong knowledge of engineering design lifecycle processes within regulated environments
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple levels
- Using systems engineering principles to deliver robust engineering solutions
- Communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
Qualifications
- Degree in engineering or equivalent qualification aligned to professional engineering standards
- Eligibility for professional registration or membership (e.g., Chartered Engineer status)
- Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Additional training in engineering, technical or management disciplines (systems engineering preferred)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Professional fees payment
- Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces (10 days)
- Holiday trading for UK employees (buy extra leave or sell up to one week of annual leave, available February – March annually)
- Be Kind Day (one paid leave day annually to volunteer)
EEO Statement
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 with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.
Closing Date 30/06/2026
Global Engineering Capability Lead - Processes in Bristol employer: Babcock International Group
At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a flexible working environment across various UK locations, including Warrington, Bristol, and Devonport. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and a culture that values innovation and collaboration in delivering critical engineering solutions. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a focus on inclusivity, we empower our team members to thrive while contributing to national security and infrastructure.
Contact Details:
Babcock International Group Recruitment Team
