Communications Engineering Manager
Location:
Corsham, GB, SN13 9NP Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid Job Title:
Communications Engineering Manager Location:
Corsham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role ID:
SF60582 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 Communications Engineering Manager at our Corsham site. The Role As a Communications Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the military satellite communications network. Day-to-day, you’ll be providing technical leadership, independent technical oversight, and subject matter expertise to the Skynet engineering teams to develop new, and support in-service, satellite communications systems and services for UK Defence customers. Implementing new design and delivery for the new service for the customer. Oversee and maintain the baseline configuration of the satellite communications ground system network, ensuring it meets operational and security requirements. Customer interface through communicating effectively with customers to understand their requirements and provide technical guidance and support. Technical leadership which will include leading and mentoring a team of Engineers, providing guidance, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Third-line support serving as the technical escalation point for complex issues. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with regular travel to our other sites in Bristol and Bordon, Hampshire. Experience required of the Communications Engineering Manager Substantial experience in satellite communications or a related field. Demonstrable expertise in an engineering managerial role. Ideally experience with military satellite communications; however, not essential. Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and developing engineering teams. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer relationships and expectations. Qualifications for the Communications Engineering Manager Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field. Relevant network/satellite communication certification. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. What We Offer 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 allows employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. ‘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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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:
10/01/2025
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Location:
Corsham, GB, SN13 9NP Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid Job Title:
Communications Engineering Manager Location:
Corsham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role ID:
SF60582 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 Communications Engineering Manager at our Corsham site. The Role As a Communications Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the military satellite communications network. Day-to-day, you’ll be providing technical leadership, independent technical oversight, and subject matter expertise to the Skynet engineering teams to develop new, and support in-service, satellite communications systems and services for UK Defence customers. Implementing new design and delivery for the new service for the customer. Oversee and maintain the baseline configuration of the satellite communications ground system network, ensuring it meets operational and security requirements. Customer interface through communicating effectively with customers to understand their requirements and provide technical guidance and support. Technical leadership which will include leading and mentoring a team of Engineers, providing guidance, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Third-line support serving as the technical escalation point for complex issues. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with regular travel to our other sites in Bristol and Bordon, Hampshire. Experience required of the Communications Engineering Manager Substantial experience in satellite communications or a related field. Demonstrable expertise in an engineering managerial role. Ideally experience with military satellite communications; however, not essential. Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and developing engineering teams. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer relationships and expectations. Qualifications for the Communications Engineering Manager Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field. Relevant network/satellite communication certification. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. What We Offer 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 allows employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. ‘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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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:
10/01/2025
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