Job Title: Change Control Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £59,.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Shape the Future of Defence and Engineering
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 Change Control Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Change Control Manager, you’ll lead the development, implementation and management of robust change control processes across complex, high profile projects within our Naval Nuclear business. This is a critical role that ensures strategic alignment, project integrity and informed decision making - making a real difference to national security and the future of defence engineering.
Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for managing a team of change management professionals and operating within a matrix management environment.
1. Leading the creation and application of change control frameworks and procedures across projects and programmes.
2. Managing and mentoring a small team of project controls professionals, providing guidance and development opportunities.
3. Interfacing with Planning, Cost Control and Commercial teams to ensure consistency and compliance.
4. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to clarify change impacts and secure alignment.
5. Influencing Delivery teams to ensure consistent application of change control processes.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home.
Essential experience of the Change Control Manager
6. Proven experience in project controls or project management, with a focus on change control or commercial management.
7. Ability to manage complex change processes across large-scale projects or programmes.
8. Skilled in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
9. Familiarity with project controls systems (e.g., Primavera, CEMAR, SAP).
10. Experience managing or mentoring team members within matrixed organisations.
Qualifications for the Change Control Manager
11. Professional qualification in project management or controls (e.g., APM, PMI, or equivalent).
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / 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. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at