Programme Delivery Director Location: Plymouth, DevonCompensation: Up to £115,000 dependent upon experience + AIP 35%, Car Allowance + Private MedicalRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF68598 Overview At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Programme Delivery Director at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site. Role As a Programme Delivery Director, you’ll lead the development and execution of the Warship Support Programme strategy, ensuring seamless performance and delivery across multiple high‑value projects. This is a pivotal role that directly impacts the readiness of the Royal Navy fleet, helping to keep our nation secure and future‑ready. Day‑to‑day, you’ll oversee a large industrial and non‑industrial workforce, drive cultural change, and influence senior stakeholders at the highest level. Key Responsibilities

Leading integrated delivery teams across Project Management, Engineering, SHEQ, Commercial and Supply Chain Acting as the primary interface with executive‑level stakeholders and strategic partners Driving continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives Championing a safety‑first culture and meeting contractual HSSE obligations Achieving or exceeding financial targets, including revenue, margin, and cash flow

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard site. Travel to Rosyth, Fife will be required once a month as you’ll be managing a team there. Essential Experience

Proven track record delivering major programmes within highly regulated sectors (defence, aviation, automotive) Extensive leadership experience in industrial environments, managing large multidisciplinary teams Expertise in guiding projects from bid through delivery to close‑out Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing at executive level to drive strategic outcomes Deep knowledge of project controls, risk, cost management, and supply chain performance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, asset management, or equivalent discipline (or demonstrable experience) APM Chartered (ChPP) or willingness to obtain within 12 months

Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / 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 – employees can buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave each year between February and March ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day per year for volunteering with a chosen charity Excellent development opportunities, employee assistance programme and a comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing

EEO Statement 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 careers@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 09/01/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr