At a Glance
- Tasks: Support civil engineering projects and coordinate planning, cost, and risk activities.
- Company: Join Babcock, a global leader in defence infrastructure.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health support, and volunteering days.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to an inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Build your project management career while contributing to national security.
- Qualifications: Experience in project delivery and knowledge of civil engineering principles.
The predicted salary is between 33900 - 42400 £ per year.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £33,900 - £42,400 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF74668
Build your career delivering critical defence infrastructure. At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Assistant Project Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role:
- Support the delivery of civil engineering work packages across the programme.
- Coordinate project activities including planning, cost tracking and scheduling.
- Assist in defining project scope, requirements and delivery solutions.
- Manage and support risk and issue processes across work packages.
- Engage with stakeholders and support communication and reporting activities.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience:
- Experience working within a project delivery or technical environment.
- Understanding of project controls such as planning, cost monitoring and reporting.
- Knowledge of civil engineering or construction management principles.
- Experience supporting risk management and stakeholder coordination.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
Qualifications:
- ONC or OND in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline.
- Training in risk assessment or health and safety - Desirable.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts or project management systems - Desirable.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain 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.
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 shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
- Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.
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’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.
Closing date: 14/07/2026
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Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Devonport Royal Dockyard where you can contribute to critical defence infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide generous benefits including a matched pension scheme, health consultations, and opportunities for professional development, all while fostering a culture of inclusivity and work-life balance. Join us to build a meaningful career in project management, surrounded by experienced professionals dedicated to making a difference in national security.
