Project Manager - Mechanical

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Bristol seeks a Project Manager (Mechanical) for the HPC project. The successful candidate will drive contract delivery, manage complex project activities, ensure Nuclear Safety, and handle contract administration. Applicants should have experience in regulated environments and strong project management skills. The role emphasizes a culture of safety, integrity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering projects in a complex environment, preferably in Nuclear Energy.
• Strong management skills in a regulated environment.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants in construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of contract activities ensuring safety and budget adherence.
• Manage and resolve issues within the contract.
• Undertake all contract administration activities.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Change management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Project management tools (APM, Prince 2)

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager (Mechanical) to work on the HPC project in the South West.

Key responsibilities will be:

- Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters
- Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contact or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues to the Senior Project Manager
- Undertake all contract administration activities (with support of a Commercial Manager) including variations, claims, technical queries and instructions.
- Provide sufficient over site of the Tier 1’s supply chain to ensure Nuclear Safety is maintained – This could involve over 100 Tier 2 and 3 international suppliers per contract
- Resolution of issues during the manufacturing process to ensure quality and schedule are maintained.
- Management of all change to the contract including - scope definition, business justification and implementation of agreed change in line with associated governance.
- Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules.
- Where applicable ensure that Qualification for Nuclear Safety activities are completed to validate the performance criteria of the equipment.

Education, Experience and Skills:

- Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment.
- Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools.
- Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment.
- Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
- Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, physics or other related field.
- Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

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