Support Manager

Support Manager HMNB Clyde, Faslane £Competitive Salary SF30460 About the role Babcock Naval Marine Division is the largest of Babcock's Marine Sector with circa 7500 highly skilled employees and are the UK's leading naval support business. Our experience draws on an unmatched range of engineering and technical skills in providing naval base management and shipbuilding to the Royal Navy's submarines and surface ships, in addition to operating a wide range of strategic shore-based naval support facilities. We are looking to recruit a Support Manager to lead and manage the Delivery Manager (Ashore) team within the Fleet Engineering Department to meet safety, quality, time and cost targets. In addition, to act as the Head of Fleet Engineering's Deputy in managing the delivery and growth of Fleet Engineering projects. Responsibilities Lead on Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality within the Fleet Engineering Support Team & implementation of the Company policies in the Marine Engineering area of the business ensuring that assessments of risks are carried out which lead to safe working attitudes and practices. Agreeing department objectives and targets with the Head of Fleet Engineering and once set, managing these through to successful completion. Champion process, technical and business improvement using continuous improvement techniques to accelerate delivery in key business areas. Includes measuring Departmental performance and adoption of best practice by the introduction of innovative technological solutions such as Repair Afloat techniques. Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in accordance with the company's cost, time and quality requirements. Lead and motivate all Fleet Engineering Support staff to deliver the main objective and purpose. Assist the Head of Fleet Engineering in maximising the utilisation and the efficiency of all the production resource. Specific Nuclear Safety Responsibilities. Ensure that adequate Suitably Qualified and Experienced resource and equipment is available to conduct submarine maintenance and repair activities in accordance with the Clyde Safety Management Arrangements. Specific Nuclear Safety Responsibilities. Ensure that adequate Suitably Qualified and Experienced resource and equipment is available to conduct submarine maintenance and repair activities in accordance with the Clyde Safety Management Arrangements. Specific Nuclear Safety Responsibilities - Act as a member of the NERO as an Intervention Manager. As well as working for the UK's leading naval support business, we will also provide you with all the training, support and benefits that you would expect from a global company. What do I need to do the role? Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer with proven experience in technical leadership roles supporting complex assets. You will have demonstrable experience in managing multiple engineering projects, desirably in the maritime domain. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with the MoD and Royal Navy, as well as managing Babcock's civilian resource. Ideally, you will have experience mentoring white/blue collar employees in a high-pressure environment and any experience of nuclear will be beneficial. What else do I need to know? You will work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexible working and you must be able to achieve the appropriate level of Security Clearance. About Babcock International For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training. We are committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You will benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential. Application Guidance All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once you have completed this you will be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our careers website for more information.