Plymouth, England, United Kingdom On-site Employment GBP 48,046 - 48,046 Yearly

Babcock International is hiring a Project Planner

About the Role

Babcock International is looking for a Project Planner to play a pivotal role within our submarine support projects. You will shape, maintain, and develop the planning data that underpins critical defence engineering programmes, supporting informed decision-making across the enterprise.

What You'll Do

  • Assist the Senior Planner in developing, maintaining, and implementing the planning database.
  • Compile, reorganise, and standardise project data to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Attend project meetings on behalf of the Senior Scheduler where required.
  • Produce high-level schedule visuals for programme reviews and stakeholder updates.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across project controls, engineering, and wider support teams.

What We're Looking For

  • Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • GCSEs or equivalent academic qualifications.
  • Must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.

Nice to Have

  • Basic knowledge of scheduling and planning methodologies.
  • Basic understanding of engineering systems.
  • Familiarity with scheduling or planning software.
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Technical Stack

  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Team & Environment

You will be part of a high-performing team, directly supporting the Senior Planner/Scheduler.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £39,607
  • 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 shopping savings portal
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  • Holiday Trading (buy/sell annual leave)
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ - one paid day for volunteering

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in Plymouth, Devon.

We are a disability confident committed employer. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.

Required Skills
Microsoft OfficeOutlookExcelWordPowerPointProject PlanningTeam CollaborationSecurity Clearance
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Babcock International

A global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people. Contributes to products and services essential to national security and public infrastructure, from initial design to final decommissioning.

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Department Project and Program Management
Category other
Posted 14 days ago