Project Manager

KAEFER UK & Ireland; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland seeks a Project Manager – Coatings to lead coatings work packages at Hinkley Point C in a full-time, permanent role. You will deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires proven coatings project management experience in industrial services or related sectors, with robust budgeting and stakeholder communication skills. LEAN principles are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven coatings project management experience in industrial services, construction, energy or related sectors.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control, valuations and change management skills.
• Experience in client-led environments with multiple contractor interfaces.
• LEAN principles experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient delivery of coatings work packages, on time and within budget.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders as a trusted partner.
• Drive planning, coordination and execution to meet programme commitments.

Skills

Coatings PM

Budgeting

Forecasting

LEAN principles

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Communication

Planning

Client relations

Job description

The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for a Project Manager – Coatings to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. Acting as one of the principal KAEFER representatives for allocated coatings work packages at Hinkley Point C, you will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role combines operational leadership with commercial accountability, ensuring successful project execution while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead the safe, efficient and successful delivery of allocated coatings work packages, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.


• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner throughout project delivery.


• Drive planning, coordination and execution activities to ensure programme commitments are achieved and project risks are effectively managed.


• Collaborate with operational, commercial and support teams to optimise resources, manage project performance and deliver commercial objectives.


• Monitor project progress, costs and change events, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting and contractual compliance.


• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve project outcomes.


• Provide visible leadership to project teams, supporting performance, development and engagement.


• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance across all activities.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience managing coatings projects or work packages within industrial services, construction, energy, engineering or related sectors.


• Strong technical knowledge of coatings and surface protection activities, methodologies and industry standards.


• Demonstrable project management experience with responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance and stakeholder management.


• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, valuations and change management.


• Experience working within client led project environments and managing multiple contractor interfaces.


• Understanding of project controls, risk management and performance reporting.


• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams in operational environments.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.


• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and applying LEAN principles is advantageous.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.


• A proactive approach to problem solving and decision making.


• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers. KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients. We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can 'count on us' to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our Values

• Reliability


• Ambition


• Team Spirit


• Respect