Project Manager - Heysham

Amentum; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support EDF Energy Nuclear Generation. The role involves managing projects with a focus on safety and compliance in an engineering environment. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering, have an APMP qualification, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position is based at EDF Heysham Power Station with the possibility of flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Proven track record in highly regulated environments with high safety standards.
• Capability to manage projects throughout the full lifecycle including cost control and planning.
• Experience in developing relationships and maintaining networks.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Set project execution strategy in agreement with the client.
• Report to the Operations Manager and accountable to the client for project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical approach

Safety case knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Education

Degree in engineering or related subject

APMP formal project management qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Earned Value tools

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join our NPETS team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the power station.

• 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.
• The role will be based at EDF Heysham Power Station and will require occasional business travel to other UK sites/stations. In this role you will report to our company Operations Manager but be accountable for project delivery directly to the client.
• Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture.
• Good 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.
  Degree educated, ideally in engineering or a related subject.
• 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.
  Our Nuclear Power Engineering & Technical Solutions (NPETS) business provides engineering and technical solutions across the full nuclear lifecycle up to Decommissioning, evolving our credibility as new reactor technologies come to market - creating the UK's most compelling Engineering & Technical solutions provider across all reactor types to contribute to the world's global climate change challenge.
  £43,115 per year - estimated ?

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.