Deputy Project Manager

Bilfinger Berger SE; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is looking for a Deputy Project Manager to join their team to successfully deliver projects within regulated environments. The role involves supporting project management, ensuring safety compliance, and managing project risks while maintaining productivity. This position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to understand NEC contract management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering projects in a highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract management.
• Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager ensuring effective project management.
• Ensure compliance with EHS&Q requirements and maintain safety standards.
• Manage project progress and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Regulation Compliance

Safety Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in relevant field (preferably electrical)

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Bilfinger are seeking a Deputy Project Manager to join an established team delivering an NEC 4 ECC contract. The successful candidate will have experience delivering large projects in a highly regulated environment on time and to budget, maintaining exemplary safety standards and providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager as required, ensuring the project is managed effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrating Safety Leadership, delivering the programme safely, ensuring that all EHS&Q requirements are met
• Oversight / Assurance of project progress including timely and accurate reporting
• Build effective project teams and manage resources ensuring adequate levels to meet programme demands and high workforce productivity is maintained throughout
• Identify key project risks, blockers and opportunities and take action to address
• Assess programme of work for viability, priority and required resources to maximise the success of the programme
• Ensuring that suitable commercial control is in place and managed according to client procedures
• Managing the performance of key suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate commercial arrangements are applied
• Ownership of the interrelationships across project schedules and taking actions to address risks

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years delivering projects in a highly regulated industry
• HNC/HND or similar in a relevant field (preferably electrical)
• Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance as a minimum
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of all phases of a project life cycle

Strong understanding of NEC contract management

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.