Contracts Project Manager

Jacobs; Dunbar; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Contracts Project Manager for their team in Dunbar, Scotland. This position involves overseeing project delivery for the EDF Nuclear Generation fleet, managing contracts at the Torness power station. The ideal candidate will have formal project management qualifications, experience in regulatory environments, and strong communication skills. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management within regulated environments.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, and contract law.
• Experience with health and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Manage contract agreements at the EDF Torness power station.
• Work alongside project delivery teams to meet safety and operational standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Results-oriented

Education

APMP formal project management qualification

Job description

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Contracts Project Manager -(EST0004WX)

Your Impact:

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Our Engineering & Technical Solutions (ETS) business provides engineering and technical solutions across the full nuclear lifecycle up to Decommissioning, evolving our credibility as new reactor technologies come to market - creating the UK’s most compelling Engineering & Technical solutions provider across all reactor types to contribute to the world’s global climate change challenge.

Amentum is recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join our ETS team supporting our key client EDF Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, but the role will predominantly be based at the power station.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Contract Manager is accountable to the client Project Portfolio Manager for successful delivery of all aspects of their assigned projects. The Contract Manager will work in the Torness Investment Delivery to support the safe delivery of the portfolio.
• The role will be based at the EDF Torness power station and will require occasional business travel to other UK sites/stations. In this role, you will work alongside the project delivery teams and supply chain.
• Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks and be results-focused tempered with a team-centred approach.

Here's What You'll Need:

• APMP formal project management qualification or equivalent and versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organisations; have a thorough understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement, safety case, construction and installation/commissioning management and commercial contracting.
• MCIPS or working towards.
• Proven commercial exposure coupled with several years’ experience within technical and commercial work management.
• Experience in health and safety management, working in a regulated environment, contract law, QS and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ideally across a range of complex multi-discipline projects and environments, and management of an integrated project team including staff, agency and assigned functional support.
• Experience of contract management in a nuclear power station environment will be a particular advantage; however, applicants with general contract management experience will also be of interest.