Job Description

Senior Project Manager
Purpose of the job
To lead, direct, coordinate and implement one or several of our key projects with multi-disciplinary teams delivering projects such that the customer's requirements are delivered and Nuvia's performance and profit margins are met. To meet time, quality and cost requirements to deliver project safety ensuring compliance within highly regulated sectors and clients.
Why Nuvia
Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and is recognised as having a strong presence, reputation and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence, and an expectation of delivering all elements of the project life cycle to the highest of standards.
Reports to
Project Sponsor and/or Business Area Director Key Accountabilities
Able to pick up delivery (through effecting efficient hand-over) of an existing project part way through the project life cycle to continue delivery through to successful completion
For new projects launches the project and establishes effective communication routes
Prepares and approves proposals and specifications under the direction of a Project Sponsor
Under the direction and with the assistance of the Project Sponsor and Nominated Engineer plans, monitors and controls project costs, resources and programme across multidisciplinary teams
Supports the key technical leads to ensure relevant technical solutions are applied
Under the direction of the Project Sponsor and Nominated Engineer supports supervising project teams to maintain required standards of quality and safety
Takes a leading role to assess and mitigates project risks.
Delivers the project in accordance with the PMP.
Profile
Efficient & Effective Handover of Existing Projects
Arranges and holds Review Meetings with Project Sponsor & Nominated Engineer to establish current status
Able to appraise existing information and supported with active dialogue, quickly understands the project requirements, stakeholders, project complexities, current delivery model & arrangements, risk and mitigation strategies to affect a smooth transition
Familiarises themselves through a proactive approach to gaining an understanding of the project requirements for internal and external stakeholders with a strong focus on planning and forecasting against delivery timelines
Promotes an effective communication approach from the outset with the project and client teams
Able to appreciate and take responsibility for monitoring, review and reporting requirements (internal and external)
Launches the Project and Establishes Communication Routes
Arranges and holds Inaugural Contract Review Meeting and receives tender file.
In conjunction with the Project Sponsor set up project team, obtain resources and mobilise
Holds project start-up meeting.
Establish internal/external communication routes
Maintain close dialogue with customer and other project stakeholders
Support customer in project dealings with external agencies and customer stakeholders
Hold regular progress meetings with the customer.
Satisfies security requirements on the project.
Prepares Proposals, Specifications and Strategy Documents (In conjunction with Project Sponsor & Nominated Engineer).
Prepares Project Management Plan
Prepares Procurement Strategy
Prepares Safety Plan
Prepares Document Deliverables Schedule.
Establishes Budgets and sets up project accounts
Sets up WBS
Sets up accounting structure to suit WBS
Prepares Subcontract Proposals and Specifications
Assist in production of proposal and subsequent subcontract review
Manage production of ITTs/specifications and conduct tender exercises
Assess tender costs and performance indicators and let subcontract
Include costs in WBS and accounting system.
Efficient & Effective Handover of Existing Projects
Arranges and holds Review Meetings with Project Sponsor & Nominated Engineer to establish current status
Able to appraise existing information and supported with active dialogue, quickly understands the project requirements, stakeholders, project complexities, current delivery model & arrangements, risk and mitigation strategies to affect a smooth transition
Familiarises themselves through a proactive approach to gaining an understanding of the project requirements for internal and external stakeholders with a strong focus on planning and forecasting against delivery timelines
Promotes an effective communication approach from the outset with the project and client teams
Able to appreciate and take responsibility for monitoring, review and reporting requirements (internal and external)
Launches the Project and Establishes Communication Routes
Why us?
Occupational Skills and Knowledge
A qualification within either an engineering or related field.
Project Management related qualification
Duties and Requirements
Demonstrable experience in successful Engineering Project delivery, with significant demonstrable competence gained in a senior project management position
Leadership/People management skills, Stakeholder management, Communication skills at all levels across the business, Motivational and astute and unfazed at working to tight deadlines. Client focused.
Able to work on complex multidisciplinary projects with a range of technical staff, remaining agile and able to adopt as projects and client needs alter or evolve, whilst preserving and being mindful of the companies contractual & commercial position
Ability to challenge the 'norm' to promote continuous improvement and promote the highest of standards at all times
Good communication skills with the ability to interact and work effectively at all levels with both the company and a range of clients
A full UK driver's license
Applicant criteria
Minimum education required
Bachelor's degree
Job location
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, England
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