Job Details: Delivery Manager - Nuclear New Build

	Delivery Manager - Nuclear New Build
	Reference 257468AIB Salary Negotiable City London Locations South East, Contract Type Permanent Full Time Date Posted 03/02/2012

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	Our client currently has ambitious plans to build 4 Nuclear Power Stations in the UK and are looking for an experienced engineer with PWR experience to oversee the delivery of the project. Nature and Scope The nature of the role is to provide leadership to ensure the effective delivery of activities in the programme, while recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider Project. The Delivery Manager will apply a project management approach to activities relating to design principles and system design which are undertaken by the Architect Engineer, detailed design, manufacturing and construction which are largely delivered through contracts and commissioning managed through integrated contractor and our client teams to ensure all activities are delivered safely, to quality, budget and schedule. Leadership is crucial as the Delivery Manager will be required to establish and lead diverse project team members to deliver activities within their programme. Key resources will need to be identified, requested and clear roles and responsibilities will need to be communicated. Skills and Qualifications •Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector. •Experience of successfully engaging senior management and groups of stakeholders. •Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. •Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment. •Experience of contract administration using the NEC Suite of contracts. •Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. •Strong numerical and analytical skills. •Detailed understanding of PWR design and experience in PWR operations. •Working knowledge of French language an advantage. •Degree and chartered status in a Civil Engineering, construction, or other related field. •Good knowledge of CDM Regulations. •Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project and Programme Management with experience of applying either; APM Body of knowledge, OGC's Prince 2, OGC's MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) or equivalent Principal Accountabilities •Manage the work scope to be delivered within the programme of work and the interfaces to the other programmes •Establish and lead a team, capable of delivering the work scope, with clear roles and responsibilities and delivery accountabilities. •Develop and maintain a programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed. The PEP sets out the “why”, “what”, “how”, “when” and “who” for the delivery of the programme, •Drive the delivery of the programme 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 programme. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues to the Project Controls Director. Monitor and adjust the execution plan where issues arise to ensure the overall programme schedule is met, •Have level 3 schedules developed and maintained for the programme. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2). Escalate any discrepancies to the Project Controls Director, •Interface with other programmes to ensure a high-level view of how the total project is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice, •Ensure that programme contractual requirements are fulfilled. •Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UKMatchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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