Head of Supply Chain - Estates and Built Infrastructure
Job Title: Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF64320
Lead Strategic Transformation in Defence Infrastructure
Role
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 Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
As a Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll shape and deliver procurement strategies across high-value construction projects, driving excellence in supplier performance, contract management, and value creation. Day-to-day, you’ll influence the future of defence infrastructure, champion innovation, and ensure procurement is a driving force behind project success.
Responsibilities
* Leading the transition to industry-standard forms of contract (NEC, JCT).
* Developing and implementing partnering arrangements to support increased construction spend.
* Creating procurement strategies aligned with global and local requirements.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand and meet procurement needs.
* Monitoring supplier performance to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential Experience
* Demonstrable experience with industry-recognised forms of contract (NEC, JCT).
* Proven senior leadership experience in procurement.
* Strong change management skills with a track record of leading transformation.
* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
* Experience with system implementations and process improvements.
Qualifications
* Relevant degree or professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management.
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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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 share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
* ‘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.
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Babcock International has helped defend nations, protect communities and build a better world for over a century. We are a disability confident, inclusive employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during application, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.
Closing date: 04/11/2025
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