Assistant Project Manager

Job Title:                     Assistant Project ManagerLocation:                     Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation:           Competitive Salary + BenefitsRole Type:                   Full time / Permanent Role ID:                       SF73365Assistant Project Manager ProductionAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Assistant Project Manager Production at Ashton House, near Bristol, South West England.As a global leader in defence, aerospace and engineering, we design, build, manage and maintain mission‑critical systems that help keep nations safe. A career with us is more than a job it is a chance to contribute to projects that have real purpose, lasting impact and global relevance.The roleAs an Assistant Project Manager Production, you will be embedded within one of our Mission Systems production programmes, supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering projects. This is a highly visible role where your coordination, organisation and problem‑solving skills will directly influence project outcomes that matter to national security and customer success.You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering and commercial teams, gaining hands‑on exposure to the full project lifecycle while building strong stakeholder relationships. It is an opportunity to grow your project management capability within a supportive, high‑performance environment and develop a career at the cutting edge of defence engineering.Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:Supporting planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management activities across production programmesCoordinating work packages and monitoring progress to ensure delivery against agreed plansWorking collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering and procurement teams to drive momentumEngaging with internal stakeholders to communicate progress, issues and mitigation actionsContributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance delivery performanceThis role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.Essential experience of the Assistant Project ManagerExperience working within a project management or delivery environmentUnderstanding of the project lifecycle from planning through to deliveryStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to work to deadlines, schedules and changing prioritiesConfidence working collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teamsQualifications for the Assistant Project ManagerProject Management qualification or equivalent experience (PFQ and/or PMQ desirable)Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.  Must be Sole UK National.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 (www.gov.uk).What we offer Generous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leaveHoliday Trading, allowing employees to buy or sell annual leave‘Be Kind Day’ — one paid volunteering day per yearFlexible working options to support work‑life balanceA dynamic, inclusive working environment focused on growth and wellbeingBabcockWe’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 emailcareers@babcockinternational.com 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: 28/08/2026#MISYS