Project Manager (Contract)

We have an excellent opportunity for a PROJECT MANAGER in the Nuclear industry in Cumbria.

The PROJECT MANAGER would be responsible for successful delivery of project related work including establishment of project execution strategies management of cross-functional project teams, and safe and secure delivery of projects through the project life cycle, to time, cost and quality to achieve customer satisfaction

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES

Maximise Company performance against internal customer KPIs

Manage interface with customers with respect to matters relating to potential new work opportunities, and delivery of contract work, ensuring there are agreed communications and reporting methodologies in place

Engagement and management of a competent, effective and integrated Project Team, including management oversight , motivation and monitoring of team performance quality assurance and addressing areas of under-performance

Inputting into bid / sales process (for new work) as required, and assisting (when requested) in preparation and coordination of Company fee proposals and submissions

Leadership coaching, and support to other project team members as required

Management of Client Satisfaction Survey (CSS) process (via the Customer Experience group) managing feedback and action to and sharing and implementation of learning from experience (LFE)


DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery of projects in a safe manner to the specified functional criteria, goals, and objectives compliant with all relevant Client, Company, regulatory and legal assurance requirements

Development maintenance, and management of Project Execution Procedures, and control documentation in line with Company PMA project delivery framework to ensure that all work is delivered within approved project baseline scope cost schedule, and quality constraints, and in a safe manner

Ensure adequate Health Safety & Security (HS&S) supervision is in place at all times in all locations where work is being carried out, and that Nuclear Safety is not compromised

Preparation of relevant health and safety related documentation for projects, and promote a health and safety aware culture

Establishment of clear and robust communications and meeting strategies to ensure effective communication across the project team and key stakeholders implementing regular reviews and controls to monitor project progress

Provision of accurate and timely information and reports regarding the project status, activities and performance, both in terms of work activity and financial performance

Ensures that change control processes and procedures are fully understood by all parties, including customers, and are rigorously enforced as required throughout the project delivery lifecycle

Ensuring that financial performance is managed to achieve maximum revenue and profitability of the project

Ensuring robust risk management protocols are in place to effectively managed and mitigate project risks to secure the project baseline costs and schedules creation and maintenance of risk / RAIDS schedules and the escalation of risks where appropriate

Application of knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan


KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Project Management professional qualification (e.g. APMP, Diploma APM, IPMA Level D) or working towards.

3+ years experience in a Project Management / delivery role (ideally as an Assistant Project Manager)

Safety Case experience

Design Management experience

Experience of the full project delivery lifecycle

Demonstrable track record of successfully leading and delivering small-medium scale / reasonably complex projects

Experience of using typical project management tools, processes & software

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Incl. MS Word, Excel, PPoint & Project / EPM)

Ability to utilise project scheduling software for purposes of controlling and monitoring project works e.g. MS Project, EPM, Primavera P6, etc

Demonstrable financial acumen and experience of financial monitoring & performance tools / processes

Experience of different contracting models, involving management of commercial risks

Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to deliver in a team environment

Strong understanding of typical Project Management procedures, tools protocols and systems

Science, engineering or technical background (not essential)

Effective reporting writing experience & strong analytical skills

SC OR BPSS SECURITY CLEARANCE