Senior Engineering Manager – Technical Performance and RiskLocation: UK, Canada or Australia – Hybrid Working Arrangements

Role Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF66398Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Drive Engineering Excellence Through Performance Insight and Risk Management

About Us

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Engineering Manager – Technical Performance and Risk at any of our main locations in the UK, Canada or Australia, with flexible working options available.

The RoleAs a Senior Engineering Manager – Technical Performance and Risk, you’ll lead the global Independent Technical Review (ITR) programme, helping to shape how technical risks are identified, understood, and managed across Babcock’s engineering operations. You’ll play a key role in establishing performance metrics and supporting the Technical Risk Review Board (TRRB), driving continuous improvement and capability development across our defence, aerospace, and engineering projects.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence technical governance and performance at a global scale. It’s a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.

This full-time, permanent role is based at any of our offices in the UK, Canada or Australia, with flexible working patterns available. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites may be required.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Managing and continuously improving the Independent Technical Review (ITR) process

Conducting ITRs globally and analysing themes, metrics, and risks to inform improvement initiatives

Developing Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) and implementing data capture solutions

Supporting the operation of the Technical Risk Review Board (TRRB), including reporting and secretariat duties

Essential experience

Extensive background in systems engineering

Proven experience conducting technical reviews

Broad experience across commercial and defence projects

Strong understanding of technical risk and performance management

QualificationsChartered or Professional Engineer status with a recognised professional body, or ability to obtain within 12 months of joining.

Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Some roles may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at GOV.UK.

What We Offer

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 share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits

Development opportunities and wellbeing programmes

Closing date: 05/09/2025

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at interview.

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