Job Title: Trainee Cost Specialist (Train to Fit)
Location: Faslane, Helensburgh
Compensation: Competitive salary + Bonus + Benefits
Role Type: Full time
Role ID: SF64784
The Experis Academy for Babcock International has an exciting and unique opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and upskilled to become highly skilled Cost Specialist’s via their award-winning Train To Fit programme. Our Train to Fit programmes train and develop wider talent pools who work towards becoming permanent members of our industry leading customer communities.
We are looking for ‘future leaders’ who demonstrate the right aptitude and attitude, to be trained and developed to own and to deliver projects in complex and ever-changing environments, within our customer’s Nuclear Fleet Programmes at HMNB Clyde in Scotland.
Successful candidates must be commercially astute, and possess strong numerical, analytical, and planning and organisational skills. If you are looking to reskill or have a desire to develop your skills in project management, then this could be the opportunity for you. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will require outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills.
Kickstart your journey with a 7-week intensive training programme that combines in person instructor-led classes, scenario-based learning, and practical application workshops. You will receive best in class training within the project management framework, covering the full project lifecycle (scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resource planning). The curriculum also covers essential soft skills like negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution - equipping you for a 12-month placement as an Experis employee within Babcock. Here, you’ll put your skills to use in a real-world environment with ongoing support and mentorship.
Training will commence in August 2025.
Role of a Cost Specialist:
Day to Day Responsibilities will include:
As a Cost Specialist , you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is your opportunity to become part of a leading defence and engineering company, and to support the costs portfolio for high priority submarine projects. You’ll be playing a critical role in ensuring that our projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget, whilst implementing best practices.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- A forward thinker who pre-empts potential problems
- Ability to navigate technical conversations
- Professional commitment to high quality, and a passion for learning new skills
- Eligible and willing to undertake SC security clearance
Benefits
- A comprehensive training programme comprised of classroom based and in role training to develop skills in an area that is ever growing in demand
- Competitive salary based on a 36 hour working week, with bonus opportunities
- Gain, highly sort after qualifications in project management including P6, APM Project Fundamentals Foundation, APMG Project Planning & Controls Foundation (exam costs are covered as part of the programme)
Other benefits include:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical and Dental cover
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
- Sick pay
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must already possess or be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role, as a minimum
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 (www.gov.uk).
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 careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.
Application Guidance
This role is only open to candidates that do not currently work for Babcock International.
Closing date: 18/06/2025
