Commissioning Project Manager (Pre-Operations Projects) - Nuclear

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

Job Description

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a major infrastructure project encompassing the design, construction and commissioning of two European Pressure Reactors (EPR’s) in the South-West of England.

The Project is of significant importance to the UK’s future energy requirements, being the first to be built in the UK for over 25 years and is designed to operate for 60 years. When in operation it will deliver circa 3,260MW of secure low carbon energy to the UK energy network, which is enough energy to power approximately 6 million UK homes. The Project also represents a significant investment in the UK nuclear industry and the related technical supply chains.

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The HPC Commissioning Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.

The Project Manager (Pre-Operations), will play a pivotal role in delivering projects to support the lead into operations. The projects will be varied from supporting fit out of permanent building, workshops, labs and office areas to responsibility for delivery of bespoke requirements to support operations, e.g. dosimetry system.

The Project Manager (Pre-Ops), will report directly into the Commissioning & Pre-Operations Senior Project Manager (SPM) within the PMO group. The PM (Pre-Ops) will have 1 direct report.

As Project Manager you will work closely with Commercial, Technical, Finance, Legal and other relevant stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects to support the move from commissioning to operations at Hinkley Point C station.

Responsibilities

As Project Manager you will work closely with Commercial, Technical, Finance, Legal and other relevant stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects to support the move from commissioning to operations at Hinkley Point C station.

Responsibilities

As the Project Manager (Pre-Operations), you'll lead the timely and quality delivery of project activities. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding diverse project team members, identifying key resources, and ensuring clear communication of roles and responsibilities. Other roles and responsibilities also include:

• Responsible for producing the Pre-Operations Project schedule, and accountable for timely delivery ensuring contracts are in place ready for need dates
• Responsible for co-ordinating technical teams to define and deliver project scope and manage interfaces with other programmes
• Driving the delivery of Pre-Operations project activities, ensuring they are delivered in accordance with all licensing, environment, safety, quality, time and cost parameters – whilst meeting technical and business requirements
• Monitoring and managing the progress of Project schedule - tracking progress against milestones, deadlines, budgets and providing key stakeholders with regular reports on these matters
• Develop and maintain a Pre-Operations execution plan, setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed
• Identify and adopt the use of best practice within project delivery
  
  

Qualifications

As Project Manager, you will utilise your previous experiences in similar roles within project delivery. Although holding a degree in a relevant subject plus being chartered or equivalent would be desirable, the project are looking for you to hold the following to be considered suitable for this position:

• Previous experience of contract procurements and contract management highly desirable
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams to overcome complex technical and commercial challenges
• Typically, degree educated, in engineering or a related subject. Chartered or equivalent preferred
• Formal project management qualification preferred but not essential (APMP / Prince2 / etc)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Strong understanding of the need for Quality within the project environment and familiarity with the use and structure of Quality Assurance documentation
• Strong ability to understand technical, commercial and legal challenges and reach agreed workable outcomes
• Ability to manage complex technical and commercial negotiations with contract bidders or suppliers
• Must be well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks
  
  

About Us

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Diversity Statement

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