Nuclear Decommissioning Project Manager

Location – Aldermaston

Department – Managers

Type – Staff/Contract

Clearance – SC/DV

Working for NSG

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

All applicants must have DV Security Level Clearance. Please only apply if you are eligible to obtain DV clearance and are happy to go through the process.

The Role

To manage NSG Environmental Ltd projects to ensure first class delivery which exceeds the expectations of our clients whilst maximising the benefits both in financial and reputational terms to the company. This will be in full compliance with the pre-determined standards of safety, quality, environmental and security and the conditions of contract.

To champion NSG’s core values of: Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration.

Key Objectives

• Ensure projects are delivered safely within budget and to programme.
• Act as the point of contact to all stakeholders and for all aspects associated with project delivery.
• Ensure that all projects are managed in accordance with the NSG QSHEW Management System and best practice.
• Monitor work activity and progress in conjunction with the appropriate manager/function head to ensure all projects run within programme and plan.
• Monitor and control all project costs and ensure all future costs are identified, transparent and predicted accurately within the company.
• Identify and manage the necessary resource through liaison with the various NSG departments, supporting resource recruitment ensuring SQEP.
• Maintain and manage a risk register and implement risk mitigation actions as necessary.
• Identify all stakeholders and actively manage to ensure project success.
• Compile project status reports, narrative, and variance.
• Be proactive in the leading and management of innovation to reduce timescales.
• Lead and manage the safety performance on the project.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in project management or related engineering discipline.
• Diploma in Project Management – Essential to Band 1, desirable to Band 2.
• IOSH 'Managing Safely' or appropriate formal Health & Safety qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

• 10 years’ experience in a project delivery related role ideally associated with decommissioning, waste management and/or environmental remediation – Band 1.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a project delivery related role ideally associated with decommissioning, waste management and/or environmental remediation – Band 2.
• Experience of delivery of £1m+ projects with little Director oversight – Band 1.
• Experience of delivery of projects up to £500k with little Director oversight – Band 2.
• Direct and indirect control of individuals within a project delivery/support function.
• Origination and utilisation of management information.
• Contribution to continued business success, strategy and future growth.
• Contract negotiation and legal awareness.
• Familiar with CDM Regulations.
• Budget management.
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information.

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS Office.
• Able to organise and prioritise own work.
• Ability to achieve results through a team of specialist/technical personnel.
• Strong financial and commercial skills and familiar with the NEC3 form of contract, in particular the Option C target price arrangements – Band 1.
• Awareness of typical Conditions of Contract and financially and commercially aware – Band 2.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001.

Package – Staff only

• Hours - 37.5 hours per week.
• Life Assurance 3x Salary.
• Private Healthcare package.
• Pension – Company contributes 5%; Individual contributes 4%.
• Discretionary bonus.
• 187.5 hours per year holiday allowance.
• Professional memberships covered.
• Training and development opportunities available.

NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.