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Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit a Lead Project Manager to join a well established Engineering business based near Glasgow.
The successful candidate will be required to lead an established Projects team to deliver on a number of high level Nuclear projects therefore a strong leadership and technical background is a must for this position.
The Ideal candidate will have a demonstrable background in a Lead/ Senior Projects capacity with strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment ( Pumps/ Valves/ Motors) also with experience dealing with Nuclear projects
Candidate may also be required to travel to supplier sites international so a willingness to travel is a must.
Hours 0800 1630 options to flexible working available after initial probation period.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Overall responsibility for Nuclear projects
- Responsible for the overall execution of the projects, including all elements of execution: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, following Business Standards and Procedures
- Lead Nuclear projects risk profile, and identify and incorporate lessons learned
- Review and approve monthly progress reports and schedule updates, ensuring changes in scope, durations or start/finish dates are fully explained and mitigated
- Write proposals for variations and negotiate to a successful conclusion with the client
- Ensuring project milestones and goals are met
- Organising and attending both internal and external meetings as required (national and international travel is required)
- Coach and mentor all members of the project team and identifying suitable further training to develop them
- Actively seeking business development opportunities in the Nuclear sector
- Actively improve processes and procedures within the Project and suggest adaptations for broader business use.
- Overall liaison and co-ordination with the workshop and test teams to ensure timely actions in hand for project execution
- Providing comprehensive and timely updates to the Managing Director on the projects progression
Skills / Qualifications
- Strong background in a Lead or Senior Project Management role
- Demonstrable technical background with knowledge of rotating equipment ( Pumps/ Valves/ Motors)
- Strong leadership skills
- Qualified to a minimum HNC Level within a relevant engineering discipline
- Strong Commercial knowledge
- Prince 2 or similar qualification preferential.
- Valid Passport and willingness to travel as required
