Project Manager – Cranfield

Astute People

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Project Manager for its Cranfield site.

The Project Manager role comes with a competitive salary, 8% employer pension, 25 days annual leave and many other fantastic benefits.

If you’re a Project Manager with experience working in the regulated sector and are looking to join an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Head of PMO you will:

• Lead the successful execution and control of projects/ work packages, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and driving the engineering teams on-site.
• Drive full compliance with nuclear safety standards, quality protocols, and environmental regulations at all times.
• Take ownership of core project management processes, developing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and budgets.
• Oversee hazard identification and risk assessment activities related to the projects.
• Manage contracts and procurement activities to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, third-party vendors, and subcontractors, leading multi-disciplinary project teams including engineering, QSHE, commercial, project controls, and operations.
• Monitor project progress and performance, taking corrective action as needed and assessing future workload to manage resource for project execution.
• Apply robust governance, quality assurance, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the team.
• All other duties as required.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• APM PMQ or equivalent, working towards PPQ is desirable.
• Member of a recognised project professional body (e.g., APM, PMI).
• IOSH or NEBOSH Managing Safely (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 19443) and working knowledge of IMS systems.
• Knowledge of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture.

Personal skills

The Project Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• A proactive approach to managing projects, mitigating risks and adapting to the changing project requirements, timelines and environments.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement in both personal skills and project outcomes.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working – 1 day from home
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)

INDNUC

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