Senior Project Manager (6027)

Laing O'Rourke; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international engineering firm on a groundbreaking nuclear project that shapes the future of energy. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead the Enabling Works function, ensuring effective delivery within cost and quality constraints. This role offers the chance to engage with diverse stakeholders, manage complex contracts, and drive project success in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about infrastructure and sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex projects, ideally in Nuclear Energy or regulated environments.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants in large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Define work scope and secure resources for contract delivery.
• Develop strategies aligned with the Programme Execution Plan.
• Drive delivery ensuring safety, budget adherence, and technical compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Engineering Design Management

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of APM and Prince2

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Status in Construction or Physics

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Ipswich

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

The Sizewell C (SZC) project requires a Senior Project Manager to join the Civil Works Alliance in driving the delivery of the Enabling and Earthworks function.

The role is to provide leadership to ensure the effective delivery of the Enabling works scope as part of the overarching Civils Programme of SZC, whilst recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider Project. The Senior Project Manager will develop strategies for delivering the Enabling works scope within cost, schedule, and quality constraints.

Key Responsibilities

1. Define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work and the interfaces to other elements of the programme.
2. Secure the required resources, ensure SQEP maintenance, and address personnel shortfalls within the team.
3. Develop and execute effective strategies and plans aligned with the Programme Execution Plan (PEP).
4. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and execute project strategies within their scope.
5. Identify, manage, and resolve issues and risks; develop and update the programme budget; escalate issues as needed.
6. Drive the delivery of contract activities ensuring safety, timeliness, budget adherence, and technical compliance.
7. Coordinate with other programmes for a high-level project overview and adopt best practices.
8. Establish and maintain effective relationships with project team members.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in delivering complex projects, preferably within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environments, with high safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Success in managing engineering design, contracts, and field execution strategies.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and advisors in large, regulated construction projects, including NEC contracts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with ability to develop and maintain networks.
• Knowledge of project management practices, ideally with APM and Prince2 certifications.
• Degree and chartered status in engineering, construction, physics, or related fields preferred.

Why SZC?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a major UK infrastructure project, shaping the future of energy in a supportive and innovative environment that values safety and sustainability.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company with over 150 years of experience delivering infrastructure and buildings across the UK, Middle East, and Australia. We prioritize certainty, reliability, and quality in our projects.

As part of our commitment to diversity, we participate in the Disability Confident scheme, offering accessible recruitment processes and support for applicants with disabilities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process.