Project Manager / Planner - Rail (Sizewell C)

Job Category:  Construction
Contract Partner Company:  Mactech Engineering & Inspection
Employing Company:  EDF

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Opportunity for a Project Manager / Planner - Rail (Sizewell C) working with Mactech on the Hinkley Point C Project,


Job Purpose / Overview


Sizewell 'C' (SZC) is a vital part of the UK's future energy strategy. As the second of the UK's next generation of Nuclear power stations, SZC is both of high profile and high complexity. Its delivery will be reliant not only on innovative engineering and construction but also on the strongest of Leadership qualities amongst its Project Managers.


Principal Accountabilities


Programme Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project milestones and stakeholder requirements.
Project Controls Management: Establish and implement effective project controls processes, including cost management, risk management, and change control, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Integrated Planning: Develop and maintain integrated project plans that incorporate all work planned for the project, including maintenance and renewals, with appropriate milestones to track overall programme progress.
Clause 31 and Clause 32 programme review and recommendations for acceptance to the Project Manager. Integration of these into the integrated client programme.
Critical Path Analysis
Creation and communication of 'What if' programme assessments
Production and control of cost and resource loaded (where applicable) baseline and current schedule, utilising work breakdown structures
Adherence to scheduling and project control standards across the project
Overseeing and ensuring schedules are updated to an agreed timeframe
Support cost control, risk and change management teams where appropriate
Support the production of monthly reports through the provision of intelligent information and analysis
Producing analysis of trends, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities
Analysis and integration of schedules provided by contractors and suppliers
Establish and foster working relationships with all appropriate stakeholders pursuant to the discharging of your responsibilities or in aid of theirs
Risk & Resource Management: Identify potential risks and resource constraints, implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and present regular project updates, including progress reports, financial summaries, and risk assessments, to senior management and stakeholders.
Identification and definition of key project interfaces
Lead on the development of detailed plans for the co-ordination and integration of all activities. Develop fully coordinated and integrated multi- disciplinary solutions which are deliverable within implementation plan requirements.
Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work
Act as project representative in external stakeholder working groups.
Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2). Escalate any discrepancies to the Project Controls Director, in consultation with the Senior Project Manager
Review - Contractor supplied Level 3 and 16 week rolling schedules
Apply the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement.
Ensure that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual.
Interface with other projects and programmes to:
    o manage any interfaces to the benefit of the overall project
    o to develop an understanding of how allocated projects fit into and influence the overall project and
    o to share best practice
Ensure that contract or package contractual requirements are fulfilled and assured. Participate in audits where required.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members


Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience


Experience with the Network Rail suite of contracts and the GRIP (Governance for Railway Investment Projects) process.
Experience with NEC suite of contracts and contract administration tools such as CEMAR
Familiarity with linear scheduling methods, such as the Linear Scheduling Method (LSM), for managing repetitive activities in rail construction projects.
Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Track record of delivering multi-disciplinary rail projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally but not necessarily within the nuclear energy sector or similar regulated environment.


Demonstrate success in managing / developing:


o Engineering design, contract, and field execution strategies for project delivery,
o Multi-discipline EPCM projects,
o Procurement and management of complex contracts,
o Implementation solutions addressing environmental minimum requirements
o Control of costs risk schedule and change and proficient in the use of Earned Value tools,
o Close out of commercial claims and the associated negotiations under statute and other contractual arrangements
Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders including, Network Rail, Local authorities, Office of Road and Rail, Internal design and management teams, Alliance supply chain contractors, and community stakeholders where required
Able to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary solutions, including the ability to manage interfaces between disciplines and adjacent projects.
Working knowledge of key railway and Network Rail standards and procedures, such as: GRIP, Engineering Management for Projects, AMP, DWWP
Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming, and risk tools.
Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment. Including NEC or FIDIC contracts.
Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Able to work effectively with suite of Project data systems including: Outlook 365 Suite , Microsoft TEAMs, Document management systems incl. A Site and Teamcenter, BIM - federated models and Geographical information Systems (GIS)
Working knowledge of French language an advantage.
Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, or other related field.
Good knowledge of CDM Regulations.

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The SZC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. #SZCJobs

Opportunity for a Project Manager / Planner - Rail (Sizewell C) working with Mactech on the Hinkley Point C Project,


Job Purpose / Overview


Sizewell 'C' (SZC) is a vital part of the UK's future energy strategy. As the second of the UK's next generation of Nuclear power stations, SZC is both of high profile and high complexity. Its delivery will be reliant not only on innovative engineering and construction but also on the strongest of Leadership qualities amongst its Project Managers.


Principal Accountabilities


Programme Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project milestones and stakeholder requirements.
Project Controls Management: Establish and implement effective project controls processes, including cost management, risk management, and change control, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Integrated Planning: Develop and maintain integrated project plans that incorporate all work planned for the project, including maintenance and renewals, with appropriate milestones to track overall programme progress.
Clause 31 and Clause 32 programme review and recommendations for acceptance to the Project Manager. Integration of these into the integrated client programme.
Critical Path Analysis
Creation and communication of 'What if' programme assessments
Production and control of cost and resource loaded (where applicable) baseline and current schedule, utilising work breakdown structures
Adherence to scheduling and project control standards across the project
Overseeing and ensuring schedules are updated to an agreed timeframe
Support cost control, risk and change management teams where appropriate
Support the production of monthly reports through the provision of intelligent information and analysis
Producing analysis of trends, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities
Analysis and integration of schedules provided by contractors and suppliers
Establish and foster working relationships with all appropriate stakeholders pursuant to the discharging of your responsibilities or in aid of theirs
Risk & Resource Management: Identify potential risks and resource constraints, implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and present regular project updates, including progress reports, financial summaries, and risk assessments, to senior management and stakeholders.
Identification and definition of key project interfaces
Lead on the development of detailed plans for the co-ordination and integration of all activities. Develop fully coordinated and integrated multi- disciplinary solutions which are deliverable within implementation plan requirements.
Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work
Act as project representative in external stakeholder working groups.
Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2). Escalate any discrepancies to the Project Controls Director, in consultation with the Senior Project Manager
Review - Contractor supplied Level 3 and 16 week rolling schedules
Apply the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement.
Ensure that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual.
Interface with other projects and programmes to:
    o manage any interfaces to the benefit of the overall project
    o to develop an understanding of how allocated projects fit into and influence the overall project and
    o to share best practice
Ensure that contract or package contractual requirements are fulfilled and assured. Participate in audits where required.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members


Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience


Experience with the Network Rail suite of contracts and the GRIP (Governance for Railway Investment Projects) process.
Experience with NEC suite of contracts and contract administration tools such as CEMAR
Familiarity with linear scheduling methods, such as the Linear Scheduling Method (LSM), for managing repetitive activities in rail construction projects.
Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Track record of delivering multi-disciplinary rail projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally but not necessarily within the nuclear energy sector or similar regulated environment.


Demonstrate success in managing / developing:


o Engineering design, contract, and field execution strategies for project delivery,
o Multi-discipline EPCM projects,
o Procurement and management of complex contracts,
o Implementation solutions addressing environmental minimum requirements
o Control of costs risk schedule and change and proficient in the use of Earned Value tools,
o Close out of commercial claims and the associated negotiations under statute and other contractual arrangements
Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders including, Network Rail, Local authorities, Office of Road and Rail, Internal design and management teams, Alliance supply chain contractors, and community stakeholders where required
Able to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary solutions, including the ability to manage interfaces between disciplines and adjacent projects.
Working knowledge of key railway and Network Rail standards and procedures, such as: GRIP, Engineering Management for Projects, AMP, DWWP
Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming, and risk tools.
Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment. Including NEC or FIDIC contracts.
Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Able to work effectively with suite of Project data systems including: Outlook 365 Suite , Microsoft TEAMs, Document management systems incl. A Site and Teamcenter, BIM - federated models and Geographical information Systems (GIS)
Working knowledge of French language an advantage.
Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, or other related field.
Good knowledge of CDM Regulations.

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.