Project Manager

Carmichael UK; Workington; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. You will be responsible for overall business results of the project and for delivering it safely, on time and within budget.

You will oversee subcontractor and supplier procurement, review subcontracts, manage change, and identify future opportunities. You will lead the project team, manage budgets, staffing, training needs, and ensure IMS plan compliance.

Job description

Carmichael are seeking a Project Manager to join the team working on a nuclear project based in Cumbria.

Be responsible for the overall business results of the project.

Cooperate in the process of subcontractor and supplier procurement. Critically review all subcontracts, orders and the like prior to providing final approval for award in accordance with company procedures.

Where present, identify additional and future business opportunities and provide information to appropriate internal teams.

Ensure the project change management process is correctly followed in line with contract, subcontract, project and company requirements. Maximise commercial opportunities whilst maintaining sustainable business relationships with all parties.

Support in delivering corporate objectives, strategies and initiatives across all areas of the project and business

Provide support to business development and work winning as required, including arranging use of project resources.

Lead the project team in ensuring compliance and striving to ensure best practice in all areas of the project.

Lead the opportunities and risk process on the project, ensuring the project makes full use of ARM and undertake appropriate periodic reviews.

Ensure production, periodic critical review and update of the project programme, in accordance with project requirements. In conjunction with appropriate section managers, identify areas of variance from planned outputs and production, develop and implement appropriate improvement plans, and ensure capture of required commercial matters.

Make all project staff appointments as per project IMS plan. Review on a periodic basis and update as required.

Manage staff requirements on the project, including identification and management of budgets, oversight of recruitment processes and managing the annual review process. Challenge resource levels, workloads and training needs to ensure a well-balanced, competent and motivated project team is in place.

Implement relevant staff / HR processes and procedures, including disciplinary process, as required.

Communicate project requirements to all team members

Develop, set and agree challenging stretch targets for all areas of the team. Review progress and update actions and targets as required on an appropriate periodic basis.

Actively promote high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality compliance, including active monitoring of performance. Act as a role model for exceeding compliance. Maintain a high level of personal knowledge of requirements and engage external advisors as required for the project.

Ensure completion of all required actions following accidents, incidents, near misses and the like. Ensure Observation Cards process is implemented and followed on the project, including active review and feedback.

Critically review and approve the project IMS plan. Ensure compliance in all areas through leading and implementing the measures defined in the plan. Undertake duties as identified and appointed.

Undertake other duties as defined and appointed under the Project Specific IMS plan or as defined by the Project Director