Project Manager

People with Energy; Leiston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their Engineering and Technical Solutions team at Sizewell B. The role involves managing project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and project management qualifications, with experience in complex environments. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on significant engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in regulated environments.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

We are recruiting for a talented Project Manager to join our clients Engineering and Technical Solutions team at Sizewell B.


Key Responsibilities

• Accountable to the client Project Portfolio Management (PPM) for the successful delivery of all aspects of assigned projects.
• Set the project execution strategy in agreement with the client Project Portfolio Management, using a cross-functional project team to ensure safe and effective project delivery in line with company policies and procedures.
• Achieve project goals and objectives within the agreed baseline.
• No direct reports; collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Based at the EDF Sizewell B Power Station, with occasional business travel to other UK sites / stations.
• Report to the business Operations Manager, while being directly accountable for project delivery to the client.
• Proven track record of working within highly regulated environments, ensuring high safety standards and a strong safety culture.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to develop relationships, maintain effective networks, and work in a results-focused, team-centred manner.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree educated, ideally in engineering or a related subject, with preferred Chartership.
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) formal project management qualification or equivalent, with expertise in modern project management techniques for complex, multi-functional organisations.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, design, procurement, safety case, construction, installation/commissioning management, and commercial contracting.
• Familiarity with Safety Cases, Health and Safety, and Environment legislation including Construction Design and Management, and actions for achieving compliance.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and control, with experience in managing commercial, contractual, and financial project drivers.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, ideally across complex, multi-discipline environments, and leading integrated project teams.
• Experience in estimating, cost control, planning, and commercial awareness, including preparation of business cases and funding papers.
• Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and tools for estimating, scheduling, programming, risk, and Earned Value analysis.
• Experience in Power Stations and Nuclear Licensed Sites is preferred, but not essential.

Salary and benefits

£55 - £75K per annum


Company Description

Our client is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions — uniquely positioned to tackle the world’s most complex engineering challenges.


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