Transport Project Manager
// Role Summary
Lead the delivery of critical transport projects supporting national infrastructure as a Transport Project Manager, leveraging your expertise in transport operations and project management. This permanent, full-time role offers a flexible UK base with hybrid working arrangements.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end delivery of complex transport projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and supply chain partners.
- Requires strong knowledge of transport operations and legislation.
- Flexible UK location with hybrid working opportunities.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain SC security clearance.
// Role Specification
Transport Project Manager
Shape the future of transport solutions that support national infrastructure at Babcock. As a Transport Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex transport projects that support operational excellence across our UK Land & Aviation business. Reporting into senior leadership, you’ll oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic goals.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a wide portfolio, collaborating with internal teams, customers, and supply chain partners while developing your expertise in a highly dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a portfolio of transport projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and cost.
- Leading end-to-end project delivery from scoping and design through to implementation and handover.
- Collaborating with internal teams, customers, and supply chain partners to deliver effective transport solutions.
- Supporting operational teams with subject matter expertise and guidance.
- Creating and maintaining project documentation, systems, and training materials.
Role Details:
- Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements (based at RAF Cosford, Shropshire with frequent travel expected).
- Role Type: Full time / Permanent.
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours and an early finish on Fridays.
Essential Experience:
- Strong knowledge of transport operations and relevant legislation.
- Experience delivering projects within transport or operational environments.
- Effective communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines.
- Proven experience working collaboratively across teams and external partners.
Qualifications:
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Project Management qualification (desirable).
- Transport Manager CPC – Passenger or LGV (desirable).
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship, and residency status.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: £46,000 - £56,000 + Benefits.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to Aviva DigiCare+ (Digital GP, annual health check, nutritional consultations).
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Special paid leave for Reservists.
- Holiday Trading options.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering.
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation committed to building an inclusive culture. We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome discussions about flexible working and reasonable adjustments.