1040MARG
Project Manager
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Long Term, Full time
£405 PAYE to £545 UMBRELLA per day

Job Title
Project Manager

Description & Background
At Hinkley Point C nuclear site, located in West Somerset, we're seeking a Project Manager to join our team as part of the fully integrated Project Delivery organization. The Project Manager reports to the Senior Project Manager and is responsible for ensuring delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning activities for assigned contracts or work packages. Working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the project, you'll ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters. Due to the high profile and complexity of this project, as the first of the UK's next generation of nuclear power stations, experience in managing contracts within large and complex projects is essential.

Principal Responsibilities

Assist in securing and maintaining SQEP resources for project requirements, promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues
Support development and implementation of strategies aligned with the programme execution plan (PEP)
Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders within assigned contract or work package
Drive delivery of contract or package activities to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget completion
Monitor progress against milestones, deadlines, and budget, providing key stakeholder reports
Anticipate, manage, and resolve issues within the contract or package, identifying risks and facilitating resolution
Ensure schedules are developed and maintained consistent with overall Project schedules
Implement lessons-learned and knowledge-capture as business as usual
Interface with other programmes to monitor overall project progress and adopt best practices
Ensure contractual requirements are fulfilled, escalating where necessary to Senior Project Manager
Work 50% site-based and 50% office-based, with weekend/shift work as required

Required Qualifications & Experience

Demonstrated project management experience in engineering design, contract strategies, and field execution
Experience with multi-discipline EPCM Projects
Working knowledge and management experience of construction activities
Procurement and management of complex contracts worth £250k to £150m
Control of costs, risk, schedule, and change management
Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
Experience in commercial claims management and associated negotiation

Essential Skills

Proficient numeracy, analytical and critical reasoning abilities
Application of estimating, scheduling, programming, risk, and Earned Value Management tools
Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills
Understanding of nuclear quality assurance and control
Effective management of multiple stakeholders
Collaborative approach to project operations management
Results-focused mindset with personal accountability

Desirable Experience

Degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or related field
Professional Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ
Experience with NEC and FIDIC commercial arrangements
Experience in high-security environments
Experience within the Nuclear environment

Salary, Location & Details

50% site-based, 50% office-based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Weekend working, back shift, or night shift may be necessary as required
Long Term, Full-time position
£405 PAYE to £545 UMBRELLA per day

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a significant nuclear construction project, where you'll play a key role in managing contracts and work packages for the UK's first new generation nuclear power station, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, time, and cost.