Project Support Delivery Manager (Project Controls Manager)

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Project Support Delivery Manager. Based at our Capenhurst location you’ll play a key role within the project support team in supporting all projects delivered in their portfolio. The Project Support Delivery Manager’s remit will include the development of all support resources and accountability for the quality of project controls output in Urenco’s local project portfolio.

The role is available under a hybrid working pattern.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer best in market training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• The Project Support Delivery Manager will directly support local projects and portfolio demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact.
• Dealing with multiple stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.
• Providing location based support for the portfolio of minor projects and specific major projects and supplying project support at portfolio level and liaise directly with the business unit to ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures.
• Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning, BU SLA and associated requirements, developing project control strategies specific to the project requirements and own the project controls plan.
• Ensure alignment between the business goals, contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy.
• Flow down project support requirements to the supply chain. Ensure optimal use of Project Support resources both contract and Staff
• Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client
• Overall responsibility for the reporting of project status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits goals
• Provide portfolio / business level reporting
• Measuring of project progress metrics to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Measuring of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance measurement


What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Experience from a highly regulated or infrastructure focused environment and knowledge of an EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) environment would be beneficial
• Has carried out a lead role within a project controls function (Project Controls Manager etc)
• Experience with EVM (earned value management) within a project controls setting
• Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Control Strategies
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business goals (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
• Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
• Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
• Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals, communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
• Solid knowledge of managing and mentoring project controls personnel
• Skilled in managing project teams to success with minimal supervision.
• Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
• Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.


What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.


Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.