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Job Title: Senior Project Planner Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF71279 At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Project Planner at Ashton House, near Bristol. The Role As a Senior Project Planner, you'll play a crucial role in delivering complex defence and engineering projects that help safeguard national security. This is your opportunity to influence high profile programmes within our Mission Systems business, a team recognised for innovative design, precision engineering and equipment support for customers in the UK and around the world. Your work will directly shape how we plan, manage and deliver major submarine and technology projects. You'll be central to driving performance, improving schedule accuracy, and ensuring integrated plans deliver on time, to cost and to quality. It's a chance to refine your planning expertise, grow your leadership capability, and develop a rewarding career in defence, aerospace and engineering. Day to day, you'll be required to: Develop and lead the creation of fully integrated project schedules that drive effective delivery. Engage with Project Managers, Control Account Managers and customers to ensure plans reflect scope, progress and priorities. Analyse performance, including scenario planning, baseline variations and earned value metrics. Maintain governance artefacts, ensuring schedules align with project management and schedule management plans. Support and collaborate within the wider Planning Discipline, contributing to best practice and future capability. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home. Essential Experience of the Senior Project Planner Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical, organisational and time management abilities. Experience within a similar project planning environment. Comfortable working with governance artefacts and supporting junior team members. Qualifications for the Senior Project Planner Essential: No formal qualifications required. Desirable: Experience of Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis. Relevant industry training or professional development in project planning. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. You will be eligible to start on Standard (BPSS) security clearance, but you will need to obtain Security Check (SC) once in post. 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. "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. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

A leading defense engineering firm in Rosyth seeks a Project Manager to lead innovative projects that enhance national security. You will manage integrated teams, ensure effective communication with stakeholders, and mitigate project risks. Candidates should have relevant degrees, project management qualifications, and experience in manufacturing or nuclear projects is preferred. The role offers generous benefits including holidays, pension schemes, and health consultations, along with a hybrid work model.

Job Title: System Technical Authority - Structures and Naval Architecture Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Compensation: Up to £70,000 Depending on Experience + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF71045 Help Shape the Future of Submarine 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 an System Technical Authority - Structures and Naval Architecture at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site. The role As an System Technical Authority - Structures and Naval Architecture, you'll have a rare opportunity to influence high impact engineering decisions while developing your career in one of the most complex and rewarding environments in defence, aerospace and engineering. Day to day, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, availability, and technical integrity of some of the world's most advanced Royal Navy submarines. Provide technical oversight, acting on behalf of the Chief Engineer during deep maintenance periods. Deliver engineering guidance and ensure design intent is maintained from work package creation through to testing and acceptance. Interface with internal project teams and external Design Authorities to ensure performance, safety and quality standards are achieved. Lead technical investigations, audits and structured reviews across submarine platform systems. Contribute to engineering change processes, working groups and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane. The successful candidate will be flexible to work onsite in line with business requirements, ranging from a minimum of three days per week up to full time onsite attendance. Essential experience of the System Technical Authority - Structures and Naval Architecture Proven experience in marine structures, naval architecture engineering or marine surveying, including exposure to classification requirements. Strong understanding of marine structural principles and surveying practices. Hands on experience conducting technical audits and navigating associated processes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. Demonstrated capability in identifying, managing and prioritising technical risks and developing mitigation strategies. Qualifications for the System Technical Authority - Structures and Naval Architecture Degree level education in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience. Currently holds or is willing to work towards Chartered Engineer status as part of continuous professional development. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. '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. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. Closing date: 27/04/2026

A leading engineering firm in Helensburgh seeks a System Technical Authority in Structures and Naval Architecture. You will oversee engineering decisions and ensure the integrity of complex submarine systems. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and experience in marine structures or surveying. This full-time role requires the ability to manage technical risks effectively. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and professional development support.

A leading defense company is seeking a Non-Destructive Testing Technician in Rosyth. This full-time role includes conducting inspections of components vital for national security and demands strong non-destructive testing skills as well as the ability to work confidently with technical standards. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,237 to £46,064, alongside benefits such as a pension scheme and a generous holiday allowance. Applicants must be UK nationals and able to secure a Security Check clearance.

A global defence contractor in England is seeking an experienced Bid Coordinator to manage high-quality bids. The role involves coordinating submission activities, managing schedules, and maintaining documentation within the defence sector. Applicants should have 1-2 years of experience, knowledge of procurement processes, and a willingness to travel. A levels or equivalent education is essential. The position offers hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.

Job Title: Bid Coordinator Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Working Patterns Available Compensation: £39,607 - £48,046 Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72723 Shape winning bids that protect the nation At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Bid Coordinator at our Bristol site, near Bristol, Bristol. A career at Babcock means contributing to something that truly matters. From naval capability to complex defence engineering, our work supports national security, protects critical infrastructure and enables frontline services. Joining our Business Growth team places you at the heart of this mission - helping to secure projects that make a real difference, today and for generations to come. The role As a Bid Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping high quality, competitive bids that help Babcock grow sustainably across defence, aerospace and engineering markets. You'll support the end to end bid management process, working collaboratively with bid managers, writers, designers and technical experts to deliver compelling customer responses. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining valuable exposure to complex defence procurement, senior stakeholders and high profile programmes. You'll deepen your expertise in bid management, develop your professional capability and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and high performing environment. Day to day, you'll have the following responsibilities: Coordinating bid activities in line with Babcock's Business Management System and Business Growth policies Managing bid schedules, kick off meetings, reviews and stakeholder workshops to ensure timely, high quality submissions Supporting multiple bids simultaneously, tracking actions, inputs and approvals across diverse teams Maintaining customer procurement portals and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation Producing bid reports and updates that inform progress, risks and decision making The role is 37 hours per week, based at our Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available, balancing flexibility with business and team needs. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected to support bid activity. Essential experience of the Bid Coordinator Proven experience in a Bid Coordinator role, ideally with 1-2 years' experience Experience supporting United Kingdom Ministry of Defence bids within a prime defence contractor environment Knowledge of defence procurement processes and contracting mechanisms Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across business development and technical teams Willingness and ability to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally, including occasional periods away from base location Qualifications for the Bid Coordinator Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent Desirable: Membership of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Desirable: Bid or Proposal Foundation or Practitioner Certification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. '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 We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 30/04/2026

A leading engineering company in Warrington is seeking a Commercial Manager to provide comprehensive commercial leadership across critical nuclear defence programmes. The role involves managing contracts and project-related commercial strategies, ensuring governance, and collaborating with project teams and stakeholders. With hybrid working arrangements, applicants should possess extensive experience in commercial management and a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with NEC contracts are essential.

A global engineering firm in Bristol is seeking a Bid Manager to lead high-value bids in the defense sector. The role involves managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance in bid submissions. Candidates should have proven experience and strong communication skills. The position supports hybrid working patterns and offers a generous compensation package. This full-time role contributes to national security and public infrastructure, and applicants must be UK Nationals due to security clearance requirements.