Project Manager

Job Description

Project ManagerSF31717Location: Devonport, PlymouthStarting Salary - £43,445About the RoleWere looking for three new Project Managers to join us at HMNB Devonport, one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe. Were a key strategic partner to our customers; the MOD and the Royal Navy. We ensure that the UK Royal Navy goes to sea safely by supporting them in Devonport and around the world, delivering complex ship and submarine sustainment programmes and applying our core strengths of technology and expertise to sustain critical and complex assets to help maintain national security.The Estates Project Department is responsible for delivering extensive and diverse infrastructure upgrades and improvements across the entire Devonport Site and often beyond. A significant, recent commitment to invest in site improvement necessitates expansion of the existing core team to accommodate delivery.As a Project Manager youll be using your significant previous experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects to manage specific property and facility projects within Devonport Royal Dockyard. This includes updating programmes and financially managing each project from concept, feasibility and Design stages, through implementation and to formal hand-over.What do I need to be able to do the roleYoull be an experienced Project Manager with a minimum of HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent and have significant experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects. Youll have a high level of organisational skills and the ability to self manage and deliver key outputs with little guidance.We would also like you to have the following:

Association of Project Managers (APM) qualification

Good knowledge of APM philosophy

Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills

Lastly, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential attributes for this post, as is the ability to interact confidently and effectively with senior management and both Babcock and MoD senior stakeholders.What else do I need to knowThe successful candidate will need to satisfy Ministry of Defence security requirements. This will require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving Security Check (SC) clearance.Babcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, Occupational Health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.About Babcock International and DevonportFor 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.You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - Its why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.Application GuidanceDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are ensuring that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure were compliant with the latest government advice.Babcock are continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to ensure that this is done in a responsible way with consideration of the unprecedented circumstances we are facing.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants . All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once youve completed this youll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our careers page.It is unlikely that shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview in the first instance. Interviews will be held by phone, or you may be asked to complete an online interview. You will have advance notice should we wish to arrange an interview with you and more information will be provided regarding the format by the recruitment team.This advice is valid at the time of publication and changing government advice and Babcock working practices take precedence at any particular time.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. To find out more please visit our website.Closing date: 22/01/2021#LI-POST