Head of Supply Chain - Estates and Built Infrastructure

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF64320

Lead Strategic Transformation in Defence Infrastructure

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll shape and deliver procurement strategies across high-value construction projects, driving excellence in supplier performance, contract management, and value creation.

Day-to-day, you’ll influence the future of defence infrastructure, champion innovation, and ensure procurement is a driving force behind project success.

Leading the transition to industry-standard forms of contract (NEC, JCT).

Developing and implementing partnering arrangements to support increased construction spend.

Creating procurement strategies aligned with global and local requirements.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand and meet procurement needs.

Monitoring supplier performance to drive continuous improvement and compliance.

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure

Demonstrable experience with industry-recognised forms of contract (NEC, JCT).

Proven senior leadership experience in procurement.

Strong change management skills with a track record of leading transformation.

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Experience with system implementations and process improvements.

Qualifications for the Head of Supply Chain – Estates and Built Infrastructure

Relevant degree or professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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 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. This Window opens February through to March annually.

‘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

Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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 with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 04/11/2025

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