Design Project Manager

KBR, Inc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Design Project Manager to lead the design development of a major capital infrastructure program in Glasgow. This hybrid role requires managing NEC4 contracts and ensuring the effective delivery of designs while providing support to team members. Candidates must possess chartered membership and experience in infrastructure design management. The company fosters a culture of safety and integrity, promoting a people-first environment within its diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an infrastructure design management role.
• Hands-on experience with NEC4 contracts.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and CEMAR platform.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design development aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with technical and delivery Project Managers.
• Ensure successful delivery of design aspects.

Skills

Project Management

Infrastructure Design Management

Contract Administration

Commercial Knowledge

Cost Management

Education

Chartered Membership

NEC PM Accreditation

Tools

Primavera P6

CEMAR

Job description

Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter.

Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

The Design Project Manager is responsible to the Programme Delivery Lead for design development aspects and has a key role throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager will ensure the successful delivery of the design aspects of this capital infrastructure programme and will ensure that team members are provided with direction and support to lead, manage and deliver projects.

This role will work closely with the Engineering Manager who will support on technical aspects, and the delivery Project Managers who will coordinate the respective Contractor packages. The candidate will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of programme and project management skills, tools and techniques.

What Do We Need

We are looking for demonstrable experience in an infrastructure design management role.

You will have

Hands on experience of managing delivery using NEC4 contracts including management of change.

Sound commercial knowledge and understanding of the cost and value of packages.

Experience of contract administration using CEMAR, or a similar platform.

Primavera P6 knowledge and understanding.

Qualifications

Chartered membership of relevant professional body (either Project Management or Engineering).

NEC PM accreditation or formal training.

Location

The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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About Us

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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