Transport Development Manager in Wolverhampton

Transport Development Manager in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Full-Time 46000 - 56000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Babcock International

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage transport projects and deliver innovative solutions for national infrastructure.
  • Company: Join Babcock, a global leader in transport development with a focus on safety and security.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holidays, and a matched pension scheme.
  • Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to inclusivity.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of transport while balancing work and life in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in transport operations and project management skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 46000 - 56000 £ per year.

Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements.

Compensation: £46,000 - £56,000 + Benefits.

Role Type: Full time / Permanent.

Shape the future of transport solutions that support national infrastructure. This role involves delivering complex transport projects that support operational excellence across the UK Land & Aviation business.

Responsibilities

  • Managing a portfolio of transport projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and cost.
  • Leading end-to-end project delivery from scoping and design through to implementation and handover.
  • Collaborating with internal teams, customers, and supply chain partners to deliver effective transport solutions.
  • Supporting operational teams with subject matter expertise and guidance.
  • Creating and maintaining project documentation, systems, and training materials.

This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week with flexible hours Monday to Friday, including an early finish on Fridays. The role is based at RAF Cosford, Shropshire, with flexibility to be based across the UK. Frequent travel to other sites is expected, alongside remote and hybrid working options.

Essential experience

  • Strong knowledge of transport operations and relevant legislation.
  • Experience delivering projects within transport or operational environments.
  • Effective communication with stakeholders through strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines.
  • Collaborative working across teams and external partners.

Qualifications

  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Project Management qualification (desirable).
  • Transport Manager CPC - Passenger or LGV (desirable).

Security & Eligibility

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. National security considerations and Trade Control restrictions may affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency.

What we offer

  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations.
  • Employee shopping savings portal.
  • Payment of Professional Fees.
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
  • Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits.

About Babcock

We are a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people. Your work will contribute to products and services essential to national security and public infrastructure, supporting meaningful careers with work-life balance.

We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together.

Inclusive employment

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 careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. We are committed to an inclusive culture and flexible working arrangements; please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 14/07/2026

Babcock International

Contact Details:

Babcock International Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Transport Development Manager in Wolverhampton

Project Management
Transport Operations Knowledge
Stakeholder Communication
Presentation Skills
Collaboration
Time Management
Documentation Management