Project Manager - Site Infrastructure Development

We have a current opportunity for a Project Manager - Site Infrastructure Development on an Inside IR35 contract basis. The position will be based on the main construction site near Leiston, Suffolk. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Purpose / Overview

The Project Manager reports directly to a Senior Project Manager and is responsible for the direction and leadership of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a contract or work package assigned to them.

This post has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. This post will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.

The project manager roles will include a variety of roles including the aspects below and may includes a combination of the aspects below.

Aspects of Delivery Include

Road and Rail Facilities
Power and Communications Systems
Water Systems for, storm, potable, desalination, industrial, and foul network and treatment
Buildings and Industrial Facilities including offices. welfare, security and other operational facilities
Security Fencing and Access Control

Principal Accountabilities

Define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme
Assist in securing the required resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within their project team
Develop and implement strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed. The PEP sets out the "why", "what", "how", "when" and "who" for the delivery of the programme
Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work
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 Delivery Manager (Programme Manager or Director)
Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2). Escalate any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Review Contractor supplied Level 3 and 16 week rolling schedules
Ensure the List of Deliverables (LOD) relating to the scope of work is delivered.
Apply the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement.
Ensure that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual.
Interface with other programmes to ensure a high-level view of how the total project is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice
Ensure that contract or package contractual requirements are fulfilled
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

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.
Demonstrate success in managing / developing:
Engineering design, contract and field execution strategies for project delivery,
Multi-discipline EPCM projects,
Procurement and management of complex contracts,
Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient in the use of Earned Value tools,
Close out of commercial claims and the associated negotiations.
Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders.
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. Including NEC or FIDIC contracts.
Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Detailed understanding of PWR design and experience in PWR operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, physics or other related field.
Good knowledge of CDM Regulations.
Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2.
Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, physics or other related field.Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants