Job Title:                     Satellite Service Planner

Location:                     Chippenham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation:            Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF66403

 

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 Satellite Service Planner at our Corsham site.

 

The Role

As a Satellite Service Planner, you will be part of the network upgrade and introduction of a new satellite, with the modernisation of the ground stations.

 

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for the satellite frequency planning and modem allocation for the Skynet satellite constellation.

 

Producing and maintaining detailed Satellite Network Plans to meet planned and approved customer requirements. Be conversant and compliant with all applicable Procedures, Instructions & process(es) relevant to their operational role/area. Maintain a close working relationship with all user groups that require communications paths through Babcock International assets. Bring all problems or difficulties, beyond their ability to resolve, to the attention of the Network Planning Supervisor. In consultation with Babcock Staff and Space staff, co-ordinate changes to Satellite payload configuration, and/or SGS assets to meet customer requirements. Undertake the role of the On-Call Network Planner (OCNP) and ensure awareness of Operational and Contract KPIs and contribute to meeting targets set.

 

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Corsham, Wiltshire.

 

 

Essential Experience of the Satellite Service Planner

 

Demonstrable understanding of satellite communications, especially geostationary. Knowledge of Satellite Spectral management. Good understanding / working knowledge of commercial & military satellite communication systems. Fully conversant with all relevant areas of Management Segment (MS) and SFW (Service Fulfilment Workbench) pertaining to the Plans role / function.

 

Qualifications for the Satellite Service Planner

 

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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 (www.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 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: 12/08/2025

 

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