At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global engineering processes and drive innovation in defence and aerospace.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in engineering and technology with a focus on national security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, matched pension, health perks, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for professional development and volunteering.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering while making a real impact on critical infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in complex project delivery required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Portsmouth, GB, PO6 3EN; Rosyth, Dunfermline; Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD; Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG; Warrington, GB, WA3 6YD; Leicester, GB, LE3 1UF; Westminster, London, GB, W1U 1QX
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF72774
Shape How Engineering Works Across The World
The role
As a Global Engineering Capability Lead - Processes, you will take on a high-impact leadership role within our Group Engineering and Technology function. This is your opportunity to 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. This is a career-defining opportunity where your work will directly support national security, critical infrastructure, and future-focused engineering solutions.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Driving the development and implementation of global engineering processes across the organisation
- Designing system architectures that integrate engineering with project management, quality, and supply chain functions
- Creating and rolling out training programmes such as the Global Engineering Framework and Product Lifecycle processes
- Embedding consistent, high-quality engineering standards across sectors and international operations
- Engaging 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 including Warrington, Bristol, Devonport, Leicester, Rosyth. Hybrid working arrangements are 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 (for example 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 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.
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 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
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. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Global Engineering Capability Lead - Processes in Bristol employer: Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training programmes and opportunities for professional development, all while supporting national security and critical infrastructure projects. Our hybrid working arrangements and inclusive culture ensure that every team member can contribute meaningfully while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA. Recruitment Team
