Outage Project Lead

Rullion Managed Services; Leiston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in project management in Leiston is seeking an Outage Project Lead. This role involves delivering project outage objectives safely and on time, leading the preparation and execution, and collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and leadership skills as well as relevant qualifications. Competitive pay rates and potential flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to lead change and foster collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project scope and lead its preparation.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues impacting delivery.
• Manage milestones and contingency plans effectively.
• Maintain strong communication with delivery teams.
• Provide effective problem-solving within your project area.
• Review and improve project delivery processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Calm, methodical approach

Strong prioritisation abilities

Discretion when handling sensitive information

Proactive mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant HNC (or equivalent)

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job title: Outage Project Lead

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this)

Pay rate: £23.67 - £35.75 depending on experience, Umbrella rates available on request.

Location: Sizewell, Leiston

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 5 days (Potential of flexible working up to 2 days TBD)

Our client, a leader in Nuclear Generation requires an Outage Project Lead at their site in Sizewell, Leiston to assist the Project Lead. As an Outage Project Lead, you'll be responsible for delivering your assigned project area's outage objectives safely, on time, and within budget, to meet the station's business targets. You'll lead the preparation and execution of your scope, proactively managing risks and ensuring successful delivery. The role involves working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and may require working shifts during the outage period, including nights and outage execution plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• A calm, methodical approach with strong prioritisation abilities.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.
• A proactive, questioning mindset to ensure safety remains our top priority.
• Relevant HNC (or equivalent); a degree would be advantageous.
• Drive, ownership, and interpersonal skills to lead change and foster cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your project scope from the multi‑year planning team and lead its preparation and execution.
• Monitor progress throughout the outage, identifying and resolving risks or issues that could impact delivery.
• Manage discovery milestones and contingency plans, ensuring high standards of quality.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with delivery teams to optimise shared resources and minimise disruption from emergent work.
• Provide effective problem‑solving and decision‑making within your project area.
• Review and improve project delivery processes to enhance performance in future outage cycles.

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