Project Manager

Westlakes Recruit; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for a permanent role located in Leiston. The successful candidate will ensure the successful delivery of projects in high-regulated environments, requiring strong organizational skills and a comprehensive understanding of project lifecycle management. A degree in engineering, project management qualification, and relevant experience are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Understanding of Safety Cases and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience in estimating, cost control, planning, and preparing business cases.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Set project execution strategy in agreement with client PPM.
• Build and maintain relationships and effective networks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Results-focused

Team-centred approach

Analytical approach

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in engineering or related subject

APMP formal project management qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Estimating, scheduling, programming tools

Earned Value tools

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Project Manager interested in opportunities on a permanent basis, to be located in Leiston.

Responsibilities

• Project Managers are accountable to the client PPM for successful delivery of all aspects of their assigned projects. The Project Manager sets the project execution strategy in agreement with the client PPM and uses a cross-functional project team to deliver the project safely in line with company policies and procedures, achieving established goals and objectives within the agreed baseline. This role has no direct reports
• Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture
• Strong communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks and be results-focused tempered with a team-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Degree educated, ideally in engineering or a related subject, with preferred Chartership
• APMP formal project management qualification or equivalent and versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organisations; have a thorough understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement, safety case, construction and installation / commissioning management and commercial contracting
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Safety Cases including how they are developed and implemented, relevant Health and Safety and Environment legislation including CDM and the actions required to achieve compliance
• Good understanding of the needs of quality and how quality is assured and controlled along with relevant experience of commercial, contractual, and financial project drivers
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ideally across a range of complex multi-discipline projects and environments, and management of an integrated project team including staff, agency and assigned functional support
• Experience of estimating, cost control, planning and commercial awareness including the preparation of business cases and sanction/ funding papers
• Experienced in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, be proficient in the use of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools and in the use of Earned Value tools. Analytical approach with high-level problem-solving ability
• Experience of working at Power Stations and Nuclear Licensed Sites is preferred but not essential

Why We\'re Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients\' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!

We do Nuclear. We Only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities