Project Manager

Kier Group plc.; Wick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to manage the delivery of cladding, roofing, and MEP works for a nuclear project in the UK. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and safety standards, and maintaining the project budget and schedule. Candidates should have proven leadership in large-scale projects, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and relevant safety qualifications. This is a full-time position with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large construction projects safely and on time.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes in construction.
• Experience in stakeholder communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery of cladding, roofing, and MEP works.
• Manage delivery programmes coordinating activities effectively.
• Oversee commercial performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are upheld.
• Act as the main client interface for stakeholder management.

Skills

Leadership in construction

NEC3/NEC4 contracts knowledge

Managing multidisciplinary teams

Technical knowledge of cladding

Safety excellence

Education

SMSTS and CSCS (Managerial)

IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Bridgwater. The post is established in support of the KierBAM Joint Venture, managing the works for Envelope, Fit Out and MEP works in AB2. These works are critical to achieve for the power plant as the commissioning of these structures is linked to the plant flue delivery and final site commissioning., As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the KierBAM JV Nuclear team, supporting them in the management of the task order for Envelope, Fit Out and MEP for the Ancillary Buildings Phase 2 (AB2) for Hinkley Point C. . Your day to day will include:

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of cladding, roofing, fit-out, and MEP packages, ensuring quality, programme, cost, and safety targets are met in line with Kier and Joint Venture standards
• Manage the delivery programme and coordinate internal and subcontractor activities, identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain key milestones
• Oversee commercial performance by monitoring budgets, managing change, and ensuring contract compliance with variations and compensation events
• Ensure quality and safety standards are upheld through effective team leadership, implementation of SHE systems, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the main client interface, managing stakeholder communication, reporting on project metrics, and promoting an inclusive, supportive team culture

What are we looking for?

• Proven leadership in delivering large, complex construction and building envelope projects safely, on time, and within budget, with direct accountability for programme, cost, and quality
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and commercial processes, including change control, early warnings, and cost forecasting in collaboration with commercial teams
• Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder interfaces across design, delivery, and commissioning, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and safety excellence
• Deep technical knowledge of cladding, roofing, fit-out, and MEP disciplines, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and quality through all project phases
• SMSTS and CSCS (Managerial)
• NEC3/NEC4 training or practical experience
• IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification
• Valid driving licence

Hours: 45 hours per week - flexible start and finish times

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.