Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Project Managers to contribute to the UK Government's Net Zero 2050 strategy. This exciting role involves overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction activities for the Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C. You will be responsible for defining work scopes, managing project delivery, and applying continuous improvement principles. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality engineering services while ensuring safety and compliance in a regulated environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in relevant field preferred.
• Proven experience in managing construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of engineering and construction activities.
• Drive contract activities to meet safety and budget requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Financial Management

Engineering Knowledge

Education

Degree/HND in Civils, Building or M&E

Chartered Status (CIOB, ICE, IET, CIBSE)

Tools

Project Management Software

EVM Principles

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides engineering consultancy services across multiple industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 3500 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers, the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Project Managers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Responsibilities:

1. The Project Manager ensures delivery of all (or part of) engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule.
2. Define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme.
3. Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business and technical requirements.
4. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters.
5. Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement.
6. Develop, manage and update (with the project controls team) project and programme plans including full costing, resource management, cost management of risk and critical path review, using appropriate software and tools.
7. Manage the change control as the project/programme scope changes, using the correct processes and updating the necessary configuration documentation.
8. Understand project control methodologies and processes for programme and project management.
9. Apply the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

1. Preferably Degree/HND - Civils, Building or M&E related.
2. Preferably chartered (CIOB, ICE, IET, CIBSE, etc).
3. PM Qualification or proven experience of operating within recognised PM delivery methodology.
4. Proven experience of managing construction/manufacturing related projects.
5. Experience of managing NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
6. Able to demonstrate strong management skills including financial, risk, change, engineering, and schedule.
7. Appreciation of Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements in a highly regulated environment.

*Salary dependent on experience*

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.