Senior Project Manager

VINCI; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the construction sector seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee crucial projects within regulated sectors such as Civil Nuclear. The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder management, and effective communication, requiring significant experience in engineering project delivery and adherence to high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering project delivery and senior project management roles.
• UK driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, coordinate, and implement key projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Plan, monitor, and control project costs and schedules.
• Manage tender processes and oversee subcontractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Qualifications in engineering or related fields

Project Management Certification

Job description

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Senior Project Manager

Purpose of the job

To lead, direct, coordinate, and implement one or several key projects with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of customer requirements and meeting Nuvia's performance and profit margins. The role requires meeting time, quality, and cost targets while ensuring project safety and compliance within highly regulated sectors.

Why Nuvia

Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI construction, operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear. It has a strong reputation and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. Nuvia is committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, developing its people and delivering projects to high standards.

Reports to

Project Sponsor and/or Business Area Director

Key Accountabilities

• Manage existing projects mid-cycle for continued successful delivery.
• Establish communication and project launch strategies for new projects.
• Prepare proposals and specifications under supervision.
• Plan, monitor, and control project costs, resources, and schedules with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support technical leads to ensure relevant solutions are applied.
• Supervise project teams to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Assess and mitigate project risks.
• Deliver projects according to the Project Management Plan (PMP).

Efficient & Effective Handover of Existing Projects

Conduct review meetings, appraise current project status, understand requirements, and facilitate a smooth transition with stakeholders.

Project Launch and Communication Setup

Hold initial meetings, establish resources, set up communication routes, and maintain stakeholder engagement.

Project Planning and Documentation

• Develop Project Management Plan, Procurement Strategy, Safety Plan, and Document Schedule.
• Establish budgets, WBS, and accounting structures.
• Prepare proposals, specifications, and subcontractor documents.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage tender processes, assess costs, and oversee subcontractor performance.

Why us?

Qualifications in engineering or related fields and project management certification are required.

Duties and Requirements

• Proven experience in engineering project delivery and senior project management roles.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex multidisciplinary projects and adapt to changing client needs.
• Drive for continuous improvement and high standards.
• Effective communication at all levels.
• UK driver's license.