Project Manager

Inclusionmaking Kier; Wick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their Nuclear team in Wick, England. Responsibilities include managing complex construction projects and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and relevant safety qualifications. This role offers 45 flexible hours per week and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Direct accountability for programme, cost, and quality in construction projects.
• Proficiency in managing stakeholder communication and promoting team culture.
• Experience with change control and cost forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of cladding, roofing, fit-out, and MEP packages.
• Manage delivery programme and coordinate activities to meet milestones.
• Oversee commercial performance and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Leadership in large construction projects

Understanding NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Managing multidisciplinary teams

Technical knowledge of cladding and MEP

Education

SMSTS and CSCS (Managerial)

NEC3/NEC4 training

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• SMSTS and CSCS (Managerial)
• NEC3/NEC4 training or practical experience
• IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification
• Valid driving licence, Disability Confident

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security BPSS, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit jobs.kier.co.uk/prison-programme/). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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