Project Manager Level 1 (Sub PM )

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a project manager to oversee the delivery of bespoke manufactured systems in Cumbria. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project scope and risks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in nuclear engineering and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a variety of employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Car scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of nuclear engineering and bespoke equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of project scope, cost, and quality.
• Manage risks and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide leadership to the project team and supply chain partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Technical communication

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long‑term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

A project manager with relevant experience who will be managing delivery of bespoke manufactured systems from UK and European suppliers. The position is based in Cumbria.

The position reports to the Senior Project Manager for SRP Glove Box Systems but will be responsible for managing all aspects of their own scope within the context of the wider project. They will take ownership and lead decisions within their area with responsibility and are accountable for delivery performance and its impact on the wider project.

The candidate will be expected to manage a multidisciplinary work scope, knowledge and experience of bespoke equipment, nuclear engineering considerations and ideally glovebox systems would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of project scope, target cost, quality, programme and completion encompassing engineering, handover and commercial aspects ensuring Perfect Delivery is achieved.
• Manage risks and ensure cost saving opportunities are identified and actioned.
• Ensure that scope specific requirements are clearly communicated and understood throughout the project escalating issues as appropriate.
• Provide direction, motivation and leadership to both the integrated team and supply chain partners engaged in providing technical support activities to the project.
• Responsible for all safety, health, environment and quality matters including driving excellence and championing continuous improvement.
• Advise the project team on progress of planned activities, present scheduling recommendations and project delivery status updates to SPM and key stakeholders.
• Review financial spread sheets, review and challenge project budgets and forecast accurately to ensure a consistent, challenging but deliverable approach is adopted.
• Develop a sound understanding of processes and technology associated with assigned scope.
• Develop and manage key customer relationships through regular reviews and effective communication.
• Monitor and control mechanisms, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adherence to statutory and legal requirements and manage the projects risks and opportunities in line with company procedures.
• Be accountable for, and deliver, high levels of performance in key areas of health and safety, environment, sustainability and quality and champion continuous improvement and best value, ensuring compliance with the quality systems.
• Manage costs within the contracts, ensuring maximum utilisation of resources.
• Coach and motivate the project team and lead by example. Ensure inadequate team performance is recognised and handled appropriately.
• Continually review suppliers performance and report information timely and effectively.
• Ensure that project costs are rigorously managed and expenditure is recorded accurately at all times.
• Ensure efficient management of Project resources; employees, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contribute to the development of new projects staff.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

We offer a share‑save scheme, discounts like cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

The application process:

Click “Apply” to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role‑specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in‑person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.