Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for multiple Project Managers, of all levels on a permanent basis in the Bristol area. (Hybrid working will be supported)

About the Opportunity
Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station.
Working in both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.
The Hinkley Point C Equipment Programme is responsible for delivering the bulk of the mechanical, electrical and process equipment that will form the working power station. The contracts may be for discrete components or complete systems and will be delivered in partnership with NNB's global supply chain. Contracts range from £250k to £150m. Input design is completed by the EDF Responsible Designer, with the detail design completed by the equipment supplier.
We are currently recruiting for a number of Project Manager's at all levels, from Assistant through to Senior Project Manager to work on the HPC project in the South West.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters
• Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contact or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget.
• Undertake all contract administration activities (with support of a Commercial Manager) including variations, claims, technical queries and instructions.
• Provide sufficient over site of the Tier 1's supply chain to ensure Nuclear Safety is maintained - This could involve over 100 Tier 2 and 3 international suppliers per contract
• Resolution of issues during the manufacturing process to ensure quality and schedule are maintained.
• Management of all change to the contract including - scope definition, business justification and implementation of agreed change in line with associated governance.

• Implementation of project management and organisational skills, which has been gained through practical experience and preferably recognised with a qualification.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, able to communicate effectively and interact with senior managers.
• Exceptional people management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively within complex, internal and external, multidisciplinary groups.
• Ability to display and communicate a logical thought process, with excellent analytical skills, including capabilities for budget analysis and forecasting.
• Commercial awareness.
• Member of the Association of Project Managers or able to demonstrate an understanding of the APM project management Body of Knowledge principles.

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