Project Manager

BUSINESS STREAM/FUNCTION Dalkia Specialist Services

ROLE LEVEL Reports to: Operations Manager
LOCATION Location covering Heysham 1 & Heysham 2 with occasional support to other Nuclear North EDF sites.

ROLE PURPOSE To support and manage project delivery from design through to handover. Strong leadership of a multi-disciplinary team, and facilitation of strong links with other teams within and external to the project.

DIMENSIONS Financial: Ownership, monitoring and management of budget for the works.
Organisational: A number of direct reports (Supervisory and Engineering Staff).

INTERFACES Internal: Operations Team, Health and Safety Team, Commercial Team, Finance Team, Operations Manager and other Enabling Functions

External: Supply Chain, Client and other external stakeholders

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Take overall responsibility for the successful completion of the construction programme, meeting or exceeding all contractual obligations.
• Monitor delivery of the project, identifying risk and opportunities and working with key stakeholders to optimise project delivery.
• Assess the ‘buildability’ of the proposed design and ensure that Design teams produce feasible designs within the required timescales.
• Lead the delivery of construction works, ensuring compliance with all company processes and protocols.
• Manage and develop the supervisory and engineering team, and lead project steering groups/cross discipline action groups, as required.
• Responsible for the monitoring and management of construction budgets
• Live the Dalkia Way
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Ensure that HS&E targets, KPIs are set and managed, monitor the effectiveness of the HS&E management system, lead/review accident investigations and carry out periodic Safety and Environmental Tours & risk reviews and implement safety improvement options.
• Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability.
• Manage the implementation of systems and processes for Right First-Time approach.
• Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for Section
• Set targets and KPI’s in line with key outputs and monitor performance, reporting Section Progress, driving lean initiatives and carrying out constructive analysis of the fully resourced program, and monitor/manage sub-contractor performance against KPIs.
• Ensure production of operational target programs to reflect overall construction program.
• Liaise with off-site functions for knowledge sharing and best practice.
• Identify longer term strategic training to support individual development as required.
• Set and align targets and KPI’s in line with budget forecast, oversee the preparation of a cost plan and manage cost v value, through leading weekly cost meetings and identification and action regarding improvement areas.
• Manage the procurement of subcontractors and advise on commercial aspects / preferred attendances and operational risks to the scheme and mitigation options.
• Support the work winning process by providing technical input.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE The following qualities/experience are essential:
Core
• Practical understanding of all engineering disciplines.
• HNC/NVQ qualifications in either an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Collaborative working environment experience
• Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, including phasing and contingency planning, together with testing and handover.
• Highly numerate, with strong commercial awareness and good technical knowledge
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a collaborative leadership style:
• Strong work ethic
• CSCS Card and must be SMSTS qualified.
• Strong decision-making ability.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills Able to provide expert technical knowledge to support work winning.

Health Safety & Environmental
• Substantial experience within H&S Management in an operational setting, including method statements, accident/incident investigation, knowledge of current H&S legislation and proficiency in the use of H&S Management
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately and experience in implementing systems improvements.

Production Control
• Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling.
• Knowledge and experience of links between design teams and operational delivery

Quality
• Can understand, implement and champion the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes involved.
• Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works

Commercial
• Able to set targets, in line with budget and commercial requirements.
• Able to produce financial forecasts, track progress against program, and identify elements for cost recovery
• Working knowledge of the standard suite of contracts

The following qualities/experience are desirable:
• Proven track record in managing and leading teams, recruiting talent, mentoring and developing team members.
• Local & sector knowledge for supply chain and external contacts purposes, and for environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Successful track record in making independent, objective judgements.
• Holds a current driving license

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.

Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.

Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.

Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.