Deputy Platform Manager

This is a very exciting time for the Royal Navy with two Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers entering service in the next 5 years. BAE Systems will be playing a huge role in the maintenance and upkeep of these state of the art warships, and because of this, we are recruiting for Deputy Platform Managers to be based in Portsmouth Naval Base on a permanent basis.

We are looking for candidates who have excellent problem solving skills, who have the ability to work under a sustained pressurised environment. Excellent communication skills alongside strong stakeholder management experience are key for success in this role. Technically, you will ideally have a project management / engineering background which includes Budget and cost analysis / management, planning & Scheduling, and change and risk management.

Although we are ideally looking for experience within the maritime environment, all industries and backgrounds will be considered.

Your main responsibilities as a Deputy Platform Manager will involve:

Management of timely defect rectification, work packages and/ or small projects, including capability insertion, ensure delivery of budget, schedule, scope, risk management and quality of the sub contract

Issue authorisations for work within the scope of own activity, i.e. release of budget such that work can be undertaken and the contract or project delivered

Involvement in the creation and maintaining of Reporting Packs and delivery of Project reports up through the business chain.

Ensure compliance with all project management tools and techniques, e.g. Life cycle management, risk register, change control, etc.

Assist with decision making for technical issues on resourcing strategy, sub contract and supply chain activity.

In the absence of the Ship Platform Manager, delegated authority to lead in setting and agreeing direction with senior management on behalf of the Project.

Your skills and qualifications:

Project management and planning

Ability to work under a sustained pressurised environment.

Degree/ honours degree or equivalent in a PM/ business/ engineering qualification and/ or equivalent business/ engineering experience.

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Grade: GG11

Salary: Dependant on skills & experience

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy’s complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there’s Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!

Join us and the projects you’ll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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