Project Manager

This contract with our Defence/Nuclear client is for a Project Manager of 5+ years who has delivered construction projects within the Government framework. The contract is for 18 Months based in Reading area (Aldermaston/ Blacknest/ Burghfield), 2-3 days per week on site, occasional remote working - however at time of deliveries and on site works the PM should be on site.  

Assignment Background  

Project Manager for Modular Building Project  

• Building is a metal framed, metal floored modular construct.  

• Once built up it will hold up to 120 people, 39 units, over 3 floors.  

• From inside it will not appear to be a modular building.  

• Project Managing from groundwork up.  

Key Accountabilities:  

• Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality.  

• Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet their operational plans.  

• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting).  

• Management of project resources (people, money).  

• Lead the planning of the task/project.  

• Manage work as defined in the Work Authorisation Document (WAD).  

• Lead, support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).  

• Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions.

Top 3 Essential requirements:  

1. Direct Project Manager experience 5+ years  

2. Construction project experience  

3. Contracts experience  

Other Essential Requirements:  

• Sole UK National  

• Project Manager experience 5+ years  

• Contracts experience is critical  

• Strong stakeholder management skills/People interaction skills  

Desirable:  

• CCS Framework experience is highly desirable  

• NEC 4 experience  

• Formal Project Manager qualification is good to have but experience is more important. APM/Prince 2 etc…  

• Some background working in a nuclear background or on a licensed site would be advantageous.