Assistant Project Engineer
// Role Summary
Support the delivery of critical civil engineering projects vital for UK naval operations as an Assistant Project Manager at Babcock's Devonport site. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your project management career within a highly regulated defence environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of significant civil engineering work packages.
- Coordinate planning, cost, schedule, and risk activities.
- Assist in defining project scope and requirements.
- Manage and support risk and issue processes.
- Engage with stakeholders and support reporting.
- Must be able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Assistant Project Manager
Babcock is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team at the Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth, Devon. You will play a crucial role in delivering critical defence infrastructure, supporting naval operations through the management of civil engineering work packages.
About the Role
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with experienced Project and Package Managers to coordinate and manage various project aspects. This is an excellent opportunity to build your project management career in a complex, regulated environment, gaining valuable experience on projects that are fundamental to national defence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the successful delivery of civil engineering work packages across major programmes.
- Coordinate project activities, including detailed planning, cost monitoring, and scheduling.
- Assist in defining project scope, technical requirements, and effective delivery solutions.
- Manage and support the processes for identifying and mitigating risks and issues within work packages.
- Engage with various stakeholders, supporting effective communication and comprehensive reporting.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Experience working within a project delivery or technical environment.
- A solid understanding of project controls, including planning, cost monitoring, and reporting.
- Knowledge of civil engineering or construction management principles.
- Experience supporting risk management activities and coordinating with stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
Qualifications
- ONC or OND in civil engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
- (Desirable) Training in risk assessment or health and safety.
- (Desirable) Familiarity with NEC contracts or project management systems.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary of £33,900 - £42,400 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to Aviva DigiCare+ (Digital GP, health check, nutritional consultations)
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of professional fees
- Special paid leave for reservists
- Holiday Trading opportunities
- 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week, based at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
Closing date: 14/07/2026