Programme Manager Opportunities
Job Title: Programme Manager
Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
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 Programme Manager at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over years.
At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Strategic Infrastructure Business Unit.
Programme Manager Opportunities
As a Programme Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Programme Managers to work on a wide range of projects. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll drive performance, innovation, and collaboration across engineering, production, and operations. You’ll be empowered to shape strategy, influence stakeholders, and deliver outcomes that matter - making this a career-defining opportunity in defence engineering.
What you’ll do:
1. Lead infrastructure programmes to meet time, cost, quality, and safety standards.
2. Manage stakeholder relationships across defence operations and delivery teams.
3. Establish governance frameworks and ensuring strategic alignment.
4. Drive continuous improvement and innovation across programme delivery.
5. Oversee equipment contracts and preparing for full contract execution.
What you’ll need:
6. Degree in Engineering or Project Management (or equivalent)
7. APM Chartered Project Professional or equivalent
8. Practitioner of Managing Successful Programmes
9. NEC accreditation
10. Extensive experience leading projects and teams in complex, high-hazard, regulated environments.
11. Strong background in project controls, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
12. A drive to own and shape your career development journey.
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you.
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. 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
What we offer
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
16. Employee share scheme
17. Employee shopping savings portal
18. Payment of Professional Fees
19. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
20. 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit.
21. ‘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
22. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.