Senior Project Manager

NUKEM Ltd.

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution
Private medical scheme
Employee share scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes
Generous holiday allowance
Development & education support
Long service recognition

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex civil engineering programmes in highly regulated environments, including defence and nuclear infrastructure. You will drive delivery across the project lifecycle, coordinating designers, contractors and commercial specialists to achieve the business case.

Based in Glasgow with UK travel, you will manage scope, cost, schedule and risk under NEC4 contracts, uphold CDM and safety standards, and lead senior stakeholders while developing

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering and chartered status or working towards chartership.
  • Experience leading civil engineering or infrastructure projects in regulated environments.
  • Proven delivery across full lifecycle with NEC4 contract knowledge.
  • Strong governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate designers, contractors and commercial specialists.
  • Manage scope, cost, schedule, quality and risk across projects to handover.
  • Fulfil CDM duties and uphold health and safety standards.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders and manage contract administration under NEC4.

Skills

Stakeholder management
Team leadership
Risk management
Governance
Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering
Chartered engineer / chartership
SMSTS / site management qualification
NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Other

Job title

Senior Project Manager

Contract type

Permanent

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work
alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.


Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society,
industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Looking for:
  • · Experienced in leading complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects in a regulated environment.
  • · Able to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate designers, contractors, project controls and commercial specialists.
  • · Strong communicators, able to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, technical specialists and supply chain partners.
  • · Comfortable making decisions, managing risk and resolving issues in a complex delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • · Team leadership – inspire your team to deliver excellence.
  • · H&S – carry out client CDM duties, comply with H&S legislation and lead safety culture.
  • · Manage stakeholders to commercial parameters and performance criteria so business case so that the project is a success.
  • · Managing scope, cost, schedule, quality and risk across assigned projects throughout lifecycle to handover.
  • · Be the Employer under the NEC4 contract and appoint a suitably qualified Technical Scope Provider and Works Contractor to stand up the contract in line with procurement policy
  • · Complete the procurement and manage the project within its approved performance, time, and cost envelope in line with commercial policies
  • · Complete monthly supplier performance feedback.
  • · Complete all of monthly progress and commercial reporting requirements.
  • · Comply with assurance requirements.
  • · As part of the leadership team contribute to continuous improvement by leading and delivering business improvement activities.
Profile
  • · Available to work in Glasgow at least 3 days per week with potential travelacross the UK.
  • · Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • · Significant experience leading major civil engineering or infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment.
  • · Proven delivery experience across the full project lifecycle, including design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
  • · Strong working knowledge of contract administration and project delivery under NEC4 forms of contract.
  • · Demonstrable experience managing change control, commercial issues, risk and opportunity on complex infrastructure projects.
  • · Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor and consultant performance to achieve programme outcomes.
  • · Strong stakeholder management, reporting and governance skills, with the confidence to engage at senior level.
  • · Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with a relevant professional institution.
  • · NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager, or willingness to achieve this soon.
  • · SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification.
  • · Previous experience delivering heavy civils, structural, utilities or defence infrastructure projects.
  • · Experience using CEMAR or similar contract administration systems.
Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

  • • 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
  • • Private Medical Scheme*
  • • Employee Share Scheme
  • • Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
  • • 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
  • • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
  • • Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
  • • In partnership with trade unions
  • • Personal Development & Further Education Support
  • • Long Service & Recognition Awards
  • • Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland

Address

Glasgow

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.

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