Venesky Brown is looking for a Project Manager – Engineering & Technical, to join the Sizewell C nuclear new build project in Suffolk. This is a day rate contract role, with hybrid working in the London office.
Project overview:
Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.
Job Purpose:
The Engineering & Technical (E&T) Project Manager will be part of the E&T function within the Sizewell C Civil Works Programme. They will be responsible for managing the costs and schedule within the Conventional Island and Balance of Plant (CI-BOP), with a focus on the following: E&T budget and Schedule; L3 Design Supply Chain Contracts; Co-ordinating with SZC Commercial & Procurement Teams on current and future contracts.
The E&T Project Manager will collaborate with the Technical Engineering Manager to align cost and schedule with technical and quality priorities, ensuring effective and on-time design delivery.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Responsible for the management of the E&T budget in their specific scope area and manage budgets within delegated authorities.
* Responsible for the schedule of the E&T scope in their specific scope area, supported by the E&T schedulers. Ensuring that the Design Schedule is updated to support planning of the L3 Design Supply Chain Deliverables and ultimately ensure that Execution Design Ready (EDR) is available to support timely construction and meet the Construction Need Dates.
* Responsible for managing changes to cost and schedule through the SZC Change Management process, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events for their specific scope area.
* Responsible for the management of L3 Design Supply Chain Contracts following Signature of Contract including the use of CEMAR for managing the L3 Design Supply Chain claims and variations.
* Responsible for engaging with the L3 Design Supply Chain with SZC Procurement to outline and prepare the Design procurement process.
* Co-ordinate with Civil Works Alliance and the other programmes (NI, CIBOP, SEOI) on the Design Delivery schedule and associated milestone logic.
* Provide technical assistance to the SZC procurement teams and SZC commercial teams in setting-out the scope of design to be delivered and support the Tender process so that the procurement of the Design contracts, Task Orders are delivered in a timely manner against the agreed schedule in accordance with SZC Governance Procedures.
* Lead on engagement with the CWP Delivery Senior Project Manager managing the RD/DDB for the E&T function (in their scope area) to ensure that the RD/DDB services are well coordinated with the L3 Designer services with regard to schedule. (Technical co-ordination is through the Design Manager).
* Manage E&T Risks in accordance with SZC Risk Management Process for their scope area working in collaboration with the Design Manager.
* Responsible for reporting on delivery in accordance with SZC Project Reporting requirements and cadence.
* Coordinate with CWP Delivery Senior Project Manager for the E&T function (in their scope area) to align Design priorities with Delivery needs.
* The E&T Project Manager will work in close relationship with their Technical Engineering Manager counterpart to ensure that no gaps/overlaps exist between the two roles for a smooth and timely delivery of the design.
* Responsible for managing the team of Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers allocated to their scope area in delivery of their responsible project outcomes.
Requirements:
Knowledge & Skills:
Essential
* Ability to manage and work to budget and programme, to control costs and manage change control processes.
* Established and practical skill and experience across concept design, detailed design and construction stages, including management of design phases, in:
* heavy civil engineering structures, including reinforced concrete and structural steel, and familiarity with current design standards and working practices; and/or
* managing complex multi-disciplinary designs and teams, including integration, design and delivery management.
* Experience in, and a desire to provide, technical leadership and collaboration within a technically orientated delivery team
* Experience of working with, and managing, focused technical teams including management of suppliers
* Experience of working on multi-discipline projects
* Proven experience effectively managing stakeholders, both internal and external, both technically and commercially
* Ability to communicate and engage effectively at a range of levels: Management Team, SZC stakeholders, design delivery teams, third party authorisers etc.
Desirable
* Experience in the delivery of building design, including the engagement with Contractors in Design & Build projects.
* Delivery of building design to the RIBA Plan of Work
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential
* Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent
* Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE), or demonstrably working towards chartership, or accreditation with Association of Project Managers (MAPM)
* Experience in the Project Management of large and complex projects
Desirable
* Experience in the nuclear industry
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About Venesky Brown:
Venesky Brown, a UK-based Recruitment Agency, specialises in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT & Digital, and Professional Services. Established in 2005, we've evolved into industry leaders, driven by our mission to inspire and empower through meaningful employment.
Our distinguishing factors include exceptional customer service and a proven record of delivering results. We are privileged to support major UK projects and contribute significantly to Government Frameworks.