Assistant Project Manager - Naval Nuclear

About the role

Babcock is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for its Naval Nuclear business at the Devonport site in Plymouth. You will support the planning, coordination and delivery of complex programmes that underpin the UK's naval nuclear capability, working alongside experienced project managers and multidisciplinary stakeholders. The role is full time, 37 hours per week, based on site, with working hours 7:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Support project planning, governance, reporting and stakeholder coordination
• Maintain project controls, schedules, resource information and project documentation
• Produce accurate reports and management information on programme performance
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and monitor actions, risks and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with project management standards, processes and governance requirements

Required profile

• Experience in project support, project coordination, programme management office or project delivery environments
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or an equivalent foundation-level project management qualification
• A recognised Level 4 qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, is preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance; eligibility may depend on place of birth, nationality and residency

Required skills

• Working knowledge of project controls, governance processes, reporting and stakeholder management
• Strong organisational skills and excellent communication skills

What we offer

• Pay of £33,900 to £42,400 plus benefits
• Generous holiday allowance and matched contribution pension with life assurance
• Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee shopping savings portal and payment of professional fees
• Holiday trading and a paid day off for volunteering ('Be Kind Day')