Fleet Programmes Cost and Estimating Manager
Location: Faslane, Helensburgh, UK, G84 8HL
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
Job Title: Fleet Programmes Cost and Estimating Manager
Compensation: Up to £68,400 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63809
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Fleet Programmes Cost and Estimating Manager at our Babcock Clyde site and play your part in this mission.
The role
As a Fleet Programmes Cost and Estimating Manager, you will lead the Cost and Estimating disciplines within the Fleet Operations Directorate. You will provide SUBCON for all Joint Project Teams and be accountable for the performance and results of these functions within the Babcock Role Framework Project Management role family. This is an area manager role within the central hub of the Fleet Operations project and operations matrix, providing leadership to ensure alignment with Group policy and contractual requirements.
Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:
* Leadership of Fleet Operations Cost, Estimating, and SUBCON Management
* Fleet Operations Business and Customer Interface for Cost and Estimating
* Internal assurance activities including audits for continuous improvement
* Management and delivery of Fleet Operations Cost and Estimating Policy
* Application of Babcock’s Principles in people and stakeholder management
This role is full-time (36 hours/week), mainly based in Faslane with hybrid working arrangements.
Essential experience
* Extensive Cost and Estimating Management knowledge and experience
* Professional project qualification such as APM (PMQ) or Prince 2
* Membership of a relevant body (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, APM, PMI)
* Level 5 or above Leadership and Management qualification
Qualifications
* BSc Degree in Business (finance, Accountancy, or relevant subject) or equivalent
* Significant experience with responsibility for control functions of major projects
* Chartered or working towards chartered status with a relevant body
* APM Project Management Qualification
* APM Project Professional Qualification
* APMG Earned Value Management Practitioner
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may be affected by your nationality, citizenship, or residency. Details are available at GOV.UK.
What we offer
* 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 of paid leave
* Holiday Trading, allowing you to buy or sell additional leave annually
* ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering with a charity
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
About Babcock
For over a century, Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact us at careers@babcockinternational.com.
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