Project Manager (Permanent)

Morson International are pleased to be working with our Client who supports customers in the Energy Generation, New Build, De-commissioning and Defence sectors.

They currently have a requirement for a Project Manager to join the team at Dungeness B Power Station in Kent.

Role Profile
The Project Manager will set the project execution strategy in agreement with the PPM or equivalent Group Head and uses a cross-functional project team to deliver the project safely in line with company policies and procedures , achieving established goals and objectives within the agreed baseline.

Your role will consist of, but will not be restricted to the following:
Job Description
Identifying, implementing and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, client procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Applying the client project controls standards and developing, maintaining, reporting and trending an accurate project baseline.
Securing, assigning and maintaining a project team containing all the resources required to successfully deliver the project, including specialist support staff.
Leading and coaching the project team members creating a positive team working environment.
Identifying and assessing risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
Managing assigned projects from concept to close out and maintaining effective integrated project execution strategies and plans.
Implementing and maintaining effective communication to the project team and all stakeholders including Station, Regulators and central support functions to ensure full understanding and commitment to the deliverables.
Meeting the specified project functional criteria.
Controlling scope and cost to the agreed project baseline, instigating and managing change control as necessary.
Contract management responsibilities where delegated.
Maintain regular involvement of and communications with the Project Sponsor.
Ensuring that any control arrangements identified, as part of the implementation of Licence Conditions, are adhered to during the lifecycle of the project.
Delivering the project in a safe manner to the specified functional criteria, goals and objectives, compliant with appropriate legislation, Project Procedures and within the approved project baseline, scope, cost, schedule and quality requirements.
Implementing and maintaining a competent, effective and efficient Integrated Delivery Team within the clients HR framework.
Minimising the project risks (threats) and maximising opportunities.
Maximising the project efficiency and effectiveness.
Early identification of issues and/or concerns that either have the potential or will impact the project baseline.
Proposing, agreeing, implementing and reporting corrective actions to secure the project baseline.
Providing accurate and timely information, data and reports regarding the project status, activities and performance,
Making use of earned value management where appropriate.
Maintaining alignment of the project to agreed outputs and success criteria.
Initiating change control with the Project Sponsor should the agreed outputs or success criteria be impacted by any project changes.
Documenting any post-Gate D activities that the Project Manager will complete.
Disseminating relevant learning opportunities via the Operational Experience system and/or the Lessons Learned system as appropriate.


Candidate Specification
Degree educated, in Engineering or a related subject. Chartered or equivalent preferred.
APMP formal Project Management qualification preferred but not essential.
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including Construction Design Management and Health and Safety at Work Act.
Knowledge of budget monitoring, commercial awareness and experience at managing contractors.
Strong understanding of the need for Quality within the project environment and familiarity with the use and structure of Quality Assurance documentation.
Preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Project experience within Engineering/Construction Projects, including Project Management processes.
Technical experience including the preparation of technical documentation, review and approval of technical proposals/procedures, experience of construction/testing and commissioning activities.
Excellent communication skills, able to supervise and set contractors/sub contractors to work in their roles and experience in leading a project team.

Please Note:
This position will be based on a Nuclear Power Station and will require the candidate to hold full Nuclear Clearance (CTC).