Play a pivotal role in shaping and governing the capital investment portfolio that underpins some of the most important engineering and defence operations in the UK.
Day-to-day, help strengthen financial decision‑making, optimise investment performance and directly support the sustainability and strategic direction of a site that plays a critical role in UK defence.
Lead the planning, budgeting and financial oversight of capital investment projects across the Devonport site.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance and project delivery teams to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and maintain robust business case formats and ensure compliance with Babcock’s Delegation of Authority framework.
Create and manage detailed budget models to support investment decisions and long‑term portfolio planning.
Monitor CAPEX performance, prepare high‑quality financial reporting, and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

Strong experience in capital project management, financial planning, investment analysis and CAPEX business case development.
Advanced analytical and technical capability, including financial modelling and the use of tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Primavera, MS Project and SAP.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and influential approach.
Strong strategic and commercial thinking, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
High level of financial discipline, accuracy and attention to detail across reporting, cost management, scheduling and risk control.
Degree‑level education or demonstrable equivalent experience in a business change or relevant discipline.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CPA or CIMA - Desirable.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Benefits

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 is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

capital project managementfinancial planninginvestment analysisCAPEX business case developmentfinancial modellingbudget managementcost managementrisk controlschedulingfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

communication skillsstakeholder engagementcollaborative approachinfluential approachstrategic thinkingcommercial thinkingdecision making under pressureattention to detailfinancial discipline

Certifications

PMPCPACIMA