At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead critical ship installation projects and ensure safe vessel acceptance.
- Company: Join a high-profile defence programme impacting national security.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, health services, and special leave for reservists.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in naval engineering and project delivery.
- Qualifications: Significant leadership experience in shipbuilding or defence with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40950 - 50050 £ per year.
Overview
As Ship Manager at our Rosyth site, you lead critical outfit installation delivery on the Type 31 programme, enabling Royal Navy capability.
You guide cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, on‑time vessel acceptance while shaping naval engineering practices.
You will influence strategic delivery decisions and drive continuous improvement in a high‑profile defence programme.
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact national security through hands‑on leadership and complex project delivery.
- Pay / Benefits
- generous holiday allowance
- matched contribution pension scheme
- digital GP and Aviva Digi Care+ health services
- employee shopping savings portal
- payment of professional fees
- 10 days special paid leave for reservists
Responsibilities
- Lead safe delivery of outfit installation through to vessel acceptance
- Develop and execute delivery strategies aligned with programme objectives
- Manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to hit performance, quality and schedule targets
- Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement and safety culture
- Forecast and manage resources, budgets and project priorities with stakeholders
- Key requirements
- Significant leadership experience in shipbuilding, defence, marine, engineering or construction environments
- Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors within complex delivery programmes
- Strong background in project delivery, planning, resource management and operational performance
- Experience managing budgets, controls and commercial considerations
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, risk assessment, operational planning and full construction lifecycle delivery through to commissioning
- leadership
- stakeholder engagement
- problem solving
- shipbuilding/defence project delivery
- planning and resource management
- budgeting and commercial considerations
Senior Operations Manager in Rosyth employer: Babcock
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
