Project Manager Level 1 (Sub PM )

A project manager with relevant experience who will be managing delivery of bespoke manufactured systems from UK and European suppliers. The position is based in Cumbria. 

The position reports to the Senior Project Manager for SRP Glove Box Systems but will be responsible for managing all aspects of their own scope within the context of the wider project. They will take ownership and lead decisions within their area with responsibility and are accountable for delivery performance and its impact on the wider project.  

The candidate will be expected to manage a multidisciplinary work scope, knowledge and experience of bespoke equipment, nuclear engineering considerations and ideally glovebox systems would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of project scope, target cost, quality, programme and completion encompassing engineering, handover and commercial aspects ensuring Perfect Delivery is achieved.
• Manage risks and ensure cost saving opportunities are identified and actioned. 
• Ensure that scope specific requirements are clearly communicated and understood throughout the project escalating issues as appropriate.
• Provide direction, motivation and leadership to both the integrated team and supply chain partners engaged in providing technical support activities to the project.
• Responsible for all safety, health, environment and quality matters including driving excellence and championing continuous improvement. 
• Advise the project team on progress of planned activities, present scheduling recommendations and project delivery status updates to SPM and key stakeholders.
• Review financial spread sheets, review and challenge project budgets and forecast accurately to ensure a consistent, challenging but deliverable approach is adopted.
• Develop a sound understanding of processes and technology associated with assigned scope.
• Develop and manage key customer relationships through regular reviews and effective communication.
• Monitor and control mechanisms, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adherence to statutory and legal requirements and manage the projects risks and opportunities in line with company procedures. 
• Be accountable for, and deliver, high levels of performance in key areas of health and safety, environment, sustainability and quality and champion continuous improvement and best value, ensuring compliance with the quality systems.
• Manage costs within the contracts, ensuring maximum utilisation of resources.
• Coach and motivate the project team and lead by example. Ensure inadequate team performance is recognised and handled appropriately. 
• Continually review suppliers performance and report information timely and effectively.
• Ensure that project costs are rigorously managed and expenditure is recorded accurately at all times.
• Ensure efficient management of Project resources; employees, suppliers and subcontractors. 
• Contribute to the development of new projects staff.