Project Manager

A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role

The Project Manager is a key on-site, full-time role responsible for overseeing the delivery of defined programmes of work in line with contractual requirements and organisational objectives. The post holder will manage all aspects of project delivery, including contract administration, ensuring that activities are executed effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with agreed standards and scope.

In addition to contract management, the Project Manager will ensure that operational outcomes are achieved through effective coordination, assurance, and governance across all aspects of delivery. This includes managing project risks and mitigation strategies, maintaining robust quality assurance processes, and providing technical and strategic advice to stakeholders as required. The role operates within a dynamic delivery environment, requiring collaboration with project controls teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Project Manager is accountable for the overall performance of assigned work packages, including:

• Delivery of work packages in accordance with applicable contract conditions
• Management of cost and schedule performance
• Identification, management, and mitigation of project risks

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in engineering design and construction project delivery
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)
• NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager (or equivalent experience applying NEC contracts)
• Valid SMSTS and CSCS certifications
• Demonstrable experience leading projects within a highly regulated environment
• Full project lifecycle delivery experience from business case through to design, execution, and handover
• Experience managing change control, assurance processes, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
• HND (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management

Desirable

• Association for Project Management (APM) Registered Project Professional (RPP)
• Degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management
• Chartered status within a relevant professional body
• Experience using contract management systems (e.g. CEMAR)

Location

Devonport - the role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent on site.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance. Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

KBR Benefits & More

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

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