At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex marine defence programmes and manage project controls for performance and risk.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in creating a safe and secure world.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health checks, and volunteering days.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in project controls and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 57300 - 71600 £ per year.
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Controls Manager at our Plymouth, Devon site.
The role involves delivering complex marine defence programmes that safeguard national capability. You’ll guide decision‑making through data‑led insight, ensuring performance, cost, and risk are effectively managed across the full project lifecycle.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities:
- Lead and develop an integrated project controls function across planning, cost, risk, and change.
- Own end‑to‑end project controls delivery, including governance, performance management, and reporting.
- Drive data‑led insights by analysing trends, identifying risks, and enabling informed decision‑making.
- Deliver dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators aligned with business and contractual requirements.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment across the project lifecycle.
This is a full‑time role working 35 hours per week, based at Devonport Dockyard. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Essential experience:
- Experience working across one or more project controls disciplines.
- Broad understanding of project controls including cost management, scheduling, risk, change, and estimating.
- Proven ability to lead or influence teams within complex project environments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate clear insights.
- Experience supporting performance management in large‑scale projects or programmes.
Qualifications:
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
- APMG Project Planning and Control (PPC) certification.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience (desirable).
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
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 entitlement.
- ‘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 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 02/07/2026.
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At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our Plymouth location provides a unique opportunity to contribute to vital marine defence programmes while enjoying generous benefits such as a matched pension scheme, flexible working options, and dedicated time for volunteering. We are committed to employee growth, ensuring that our team members have access to professional development opportunities and a workplace that champions inclusivity and well-being.
