KAEFER UK and Ireland
Count on us.
Job title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Westlakes/Sellafield site
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team at Sellafield on a permanent basis. Reporting to our Director for Nuclear and Defence, you will manage multiple projects within a portfolio of work that is being delivered by our Sellafield Nuclear and Decommissioning business from Site and the Westlakes office. Although the environment this role will work within is predominantly Scaffolding within a highly regulated Nuclear operating environment, it also includes other industrial services. Our services are delivered using our own in-house workforce.
How you will make an impact
* Work alongside a peer group of senior managers delivering high quality and impactful work for our clients
* Quickly integrate yourself and add value to a highly experienced, established and receptive existing team.
* Manage, prioritise and deliver against multiple projects within a portfolio of work
What you will bring
* Experience in a similar Senior Project Management role ideally within a similar or comparable industry
* Experience of project managing and directing self-delivered work and integrating your teams’ activities into larger client programmes of work
* Flexibility to work from Sellafield site or Westlakes Business Park as needed
Why KAEFER?
Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.
KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.
The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.
KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.
We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!
Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.
Salary and benefits
The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:
Financial benefits
* Competitive salary reviewed annually
* Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER
* Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)
* Long term service reward
* Life cover (x3 annual salary)
* Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)
Work life balance
* 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract
* Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year
Health, Happiness and Family
* BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor
* Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Company paid sick leave following probationary period
Learning & Development
* Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us
* Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.