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New Build Programme Manager

Employer
Babcock
Location
Bristol, Bristol, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 Dec 2020

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Nuclear
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Job Title: New Build Programme Manager
Location: Bristol
Business Unit: Cavendish Nuclear
REF: SF33041


Here at Cavendish Nuclear we are looking to recruit a Programme Manage for a unique opportunity to lead on Project Delivery for our New Build Business Unit, supporting activities at Hinckley Point C (HPC)

Job Purpose
Based our of our site in Bristol, the Programme manager will be primarily responsible for the management and growth of Cavendish Nuclear' s projects for Hinkley Point C outside of the MEH Alliance.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Responsible for our role in the Commissioning Alliance including harnessing expertise across wider Babcock International Group (e.g. QE Carrier Commissioning experience).
  • Responsible for delivery and tender of specific sub contracts e.g. waste handling plants.
  • Responsible for delivery and growth of design support packages to the MEH Alliance.
  • Responsible for delivery and growth to HPC including JDO, EPR Design Centre etc.


The applicant will need to demonstrate:
  • Exceptional Safety Leadership
  • Experience of significant (>£15m) Programme Delivery within a highly regulated industry; including design, manufacture and site construction and commissioning experience
  • Experience of delivery under NEC contracting arrangements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable experience:
  • Experience in delivery of high value projects within the Nuclear sector including design, manufacture and site construction and commissioning scopes across all aspects of the Nuclear industry lifecycle
  • Demonstrable understanding of Nuclear Quality Assurance and its importance in delivery of projects
  • An understanding of HPC and key stakeholders

Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering / project / construction management or a related field;
  • Extensive experience in managing a portfolio of Projects to cater for SPM development
  • Ideally have a Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner qualification
  • APM qualified preferably to Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)
  • IOSH Managing Safely or higher safety qualifications preferred

Key Technical Skills
Proficient (applies the competence independently, primarily on programme in complex situations, supervises others applying the competence , has a detailed knowledge in complex situations and can critically evaluate and adapt as required) in the following APM competencies -
• Conflict Management - the process of identifying and addressing differences that, if unmanaged, would affect the delivery of the programme
• Resource Management - the process of identifying and scheduling the resources (people/facilities/materials etc..) required to implement the programme
• Budgeting and Cost Control - the process for setting agreed budgets for the programme and the control of forecast and actual costs against that budget
• Risk, opportunity and issue management - Risk and opportunity identification techniques and the ongoing management and control techniques throughout the project
• Consolidated Planning - consolidate and document the fundamental components of the programme : scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities/issues, quality and HSE requirements
• Transition Management - manage the integration of the outputs of projects into business as usual, addressing the readiness of users, compatibility of work systems and realisation of benefits
• Governance arrangements (including quality) - the organisational and project specific processes, standards and guidelines for the governance of projects, including the process of initiation, review, handover and close out.
• Stakeholder and Communications management - the systemic identification and analysis of stakeholders , and the planning and conduct of interactions to engage and communicate with them
• Reviews - the legal, regulatory and organisational requirements for review, the range of factors that need to be evaluated during reviews, and how these may vary throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Business Case - the ability to prepare, gain approval of, refine and update business cases that justify the initiation and/or continuation of projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks
• Financial Management - ability to define, manage and deliver business cash, revenue and margin requirements

What else do I need to know?
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview

Application Guidance
If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.
Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

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