Assistant Project Manager - Digital and Technology

Babcock Canada Inc.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology and engineering firm based in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to lead Digital & Technology projects in a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, and managing project delivery from concept through operational handover. Applicants must hold an APM qualification and be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists receive 10 days special paid leave

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Digital & Technology projects, ideally in infrastructure or defence sectors.
• Strong record of leading projects from requirements gathering to operational use.
• Familiarity with highly regulated environments and security assurance principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital & Technology Lead in managing multiple projects from concept to go-live.
• Act as an interface between Digital & Technology Delivery Support and project teams.
• Drive project progression and delivery using digital tools and processes.
• Lead approved projects through to operational handover.
• Ensure compliance and traceability through effective documentation management.

Skills

Managing Digital & Technology projects

Leading projects from requirements gathering to operational use

Familiarity with regulated environments and security assurance

Education

APM Project Management Qualification (PFQ/PMQ) or equivalent experience

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Digital and Technology

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Full time / Permanent. Hybrid working arrangements: 1 day onsite, 4 days remote.

Salary: £43,935 + Benefits.

The role

Develop your career as an Assistant Project Manager in a dynamic environment where innovation meets purpose.

Work closely with the Digital & Technology Lead and cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept to operational handover.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Digital & Technology Lead in managing multiple projects from concept to go‑live.
• Acting as an interface between Digital & Technology Delivery Support and project teams.
• Driving project progression and delivery using digital tools and processes.
• Leading approved projects through to operational handover.
• Ensuring compliance and traceability through effective documentation management.

Essential experience

• Proven experience managing Digital & Technology projects, ideally in infrastructure or defence sectors.
• Strong record of leading projects from requirements gathering to operational use.
• Familiarity with highly regulated environments and security assurance principles.

Qualifications

• APM Project Management Qualification (PFQ/PMQ) or equivalent experience.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who can achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.

Many positions require national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by nationality, citizenship, or residency.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists receive 10 days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave (Feb‑Mar).
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day of leave per year for volunteering.
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

About Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are committed to adapting and advancing, building a sustainable business with a shared goal.

EEO and Reasonable Adjustments

We are a disability‑confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.