Platform ILS Lead

Job Description

Platform ILS LeadLocation: Bristol£49,640 - £55,000 dependent on experience and location32887Overall Department DirectionEnergy & Marine (E&M) is a business unit within the Marine Division of Babcock International Group. E&M Engineering is a leading design consultancy providing naval architecture, marine, system engineering, electrical engineering design and project support services to the marine and defence markets worldwide. We have vast experience in engineering, construction, concept design and through life support for a wide range of front line naval and auxiliary support vessels.The Division is expanding rapidly with complex, high-profile defence projects including Type 31 Frigate Design & Build Programme and the Successor Programme as well as providing engineering services to the UK Surface Ship and Submarine fleet. Also, with ongoing additional framework agreements, infrastructure projects, export markets and research & development projects. Therefore, we are looking to grow our existing team, building on a well-established foundation of over 700 staff across the UK. We are recruiting staff in all disciplines, to join us at Bristol, Devonport or Rosyth with flexible working arrangements and UK travel to meet project requirements.Main Purpose of RoleThe Platform ILS Lead is responsible for:1. Managing the schedule for delivery of all the ILS Plans and outputs iaw the contract, and specifically the ILS SoW 2. Ensuring the ILS approach is disciplined, with unified management of all the activities necessary to produce a supportable system design.3. Enabling the support capability to achieve a pre-determined set of measureable objectives within the acceptable cost of ownership.This role will include day to day administration and co-ordination of activities directly related to all contract deliverables and the delivery of associated T31 outputs:4. Maintain the schedule of deliverables as required by the Head of Supportability.5. Act as the ILS lead overseeing completion reporting against the schedule in support of weekly EVM / progress reporting.6. Ensure coherence across ILS and broader Supportability activities.7. Deliver or contribute to the delivery of all supportability contractual outputs for T31, as directed by the Head of Supportability.8. As required contribute to Supportability and Design Reviews.Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and CompetencesThe ILS Platform Lead is experienced to take accountability for the oversight of all ILS Plans looking at all the deliverables subject area and project controls of the ILS Team. Understands the ILS functions and maintains activity disciplines.• Experience in ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) / Supportability and developing the detailed plans and implementation; preferably in the Maritime domain.• Ability to work in a complex, multi-discipline team.• Strong written communication skills; the delivery of well structured, unambiguous technical documentation.• Strong verbal communication skills;• Experience in Project Controls and EVM.Qualifications• Degree or HNC qualified in an engineering discipline (mechanical, marine, electrics/electronics or systems) or relevant experience at the discretion of the Warships Engineering Director / T31 Head of Supportability.• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered status.About Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once you have completed this you will be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our website. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. 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