Senior Project Manager

Costain; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart infrastructure solutions seeks a Senior Project Manager for its Nuclear portfolio in Whitehaven. The ideal candidate will oversee project delivery, manage a high-performing team, and establish relationships with key stakeholders while promoting a culture of safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven operational and delivery leadership experience.
• Successful management of multiple complex projects in the Nuclear sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in relevant project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of project managers.
• Oversee project lifecycle including design and procurement.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Communication

Tools

Primavera

CEMAR

MS Word

Excel

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Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will support the delivery of planned work across the Sellafield Portfolio, supporting the Contract Lead with strategic management of the project delivery function. The role requires experience in design management, people management, and the delivery of Nuclear Projects. The successful individual will be responsible for delivering a portfolio of projects/tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team of project managers and delivery teams within your portfolio.
• Support pre-construction planning for new scope of works.
• Establish strong relationships with Costain and Sellafield teams.
• Promote a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within your team and across the framework service.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover.
• Champion wellbeing, safety, environmental performance, and compliance, fostering a safety culture aiming for Zero LTI and RIDDOR incidents.
• Work closely with commercial and supply chain teams to meet performance requirements.
• Utilize performance data and digital tools to drive operational decisions and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Proven operational and delivery leadership experience.
• Successful management and delivery of multiple complex projects, preferably in the Nuclear sector.
• Strong track record in delivering project programs.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and forms of contract.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and teams.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, document control systems, Primavera, and CEMAR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant CSCS card.

About Us

Costain provides smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defense markets in the UK. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company, focusing on strategic, digitally optimized asset management and delivery.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information on our disability inclusion efforts, visit the Disability Confident website.