Overview
Assistant Project Planner at Babcock International Group. Location: Plymouth, Devon (Devonport), with hybrid working arrangements. Role is full time / permanent. Compensation: £38,084.00 + Benefits. Role ID: SF67010.
The Role
As an Assistant Project Planner, you’ll be at the heart of delivering complex upgrades and modifications to facility assets and infrastructure that support the UK’s submarine maintenance programme. This is an entry‑level opportunity that offers wide exposure across the business, helping you build a foundation in project management within a high‑impact, mission‑critical environment. You’ll provide professional schedule management services across the Capital Investment Portfolio Team and act as a key interface between Project Managers, Commercial, Engineering, Construction, Projects, Subcontractors and Supply Chain functions to aid effective scheduling of projects.
Location details: Plymouth, Devon with hybrid working (office/onsite days and days from home).
Responsibilities
* Supporting the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules
* Assisting Project Managers with planning activities, resource allocation, and dependencies
* Applying schedule management techniques under supervision
* Collaborating with engineering, commercial, construction, and supply chain teams
* Contributing to the growth of planning and cost control functions within the Capital Portfolio
Essential Experience
* Experience in engineering or project management environments
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
* Familiarity with Primavera P6 (desirable but not essential)
Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a project support role
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Some positions may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions; eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship status, and residency. Further details are available at 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
* 10-days special paid leave for Reservists
* Holiday Trading to buy/sell additional leave (annual window)
* Be Kind Day: one paid volunteering day per year
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Closing date
Closing date: 18/09/2025
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