Delivery Installation Manager in Gloucester

Lead the delivery of cutting‑edge engineering projects that make a real‑world impact. At Babcock, you’ll be part of a rapidly growing team delivering innovative engineering solutions to critical defence programmes and shaping projects that support national security.

The role involves taking ownership of the successful delivery of manufacturing and installation projects across a varied and exciting portfolio. You’ll lead a skilled team and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you combine strategic oversight with practical involvement, driving operational excellence while contributing directly to build and installation activities.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities:

• Provide a structured approach to the delivery function, ensuring the team is suitably trained and holds the relevant qualifications to carry out tasks across UK sites and abroad.
• Plan and manage operations, lead a team of Installation Technicians across multiple locations, and adopt a proactive approach to problem solving while supporting hands‑on tasks when required.
• Carry out a mixture of management activities and hands‑on work to support build and installation projects as needed.

Essential experience:

• Facility/operations management experience.
• Experience reading and understanding electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Proven ability to lead a team by setting a good example and ensuring processes are followed.
• Experience creating and implementing processes and driving continual improvement activities.
• Good understanding of project management systems and processes, and adequate knowledge of and compliance with Health and Safety policy and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum HNC/HND in engineering or demonstrable experience in relevant roles.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification would be advantageous.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role and must be a sole UK citizen. Many positions within the company are subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by 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 through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday trading allowing you to buy or sell annual leave
• Be Kind Day – one paid day per year for volunteering
• Flexible working options to support your work‑life balance
• A dynamic working environment

Reasonable adjustments:

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are happy to discuss flexible working options.