EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK,.....
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Hybrid minimum of 3 days a week onsite.
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in integration, scheduling, within either construction or engineering? Do you have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills? Are you the type of person who likes a fast-paced environment and likes to be challenged?The Opportunity
As a skilled Project Manager (PM), you will join the Conventional Island & Balance of Plant team at the Hinkley Point C (HPC) site, one of Europe’s most significant infrastructure projects.
In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Area Project Manager and lead Delivery Teams to ensure the successful completion of activities related to the HPC Turbine Halls. Your focus will be on maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, time, and cost throughout the project.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a salary starting from £62,000, depending on experience and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing
As the Project Manager, you will work within the Turbine Halls Multi-Disciplinary Area Team, partnering with Tier 1 supply chain collaborators to address challenges, resolve issues, and develop effective delivery strategies. Your role will involve creating an integrated and constructable Level 4 schedule to mitigate risks to on-site construction and installation activities. You will anticipate, manage, and resolve area-specific issues, identify risks, and escalate critical matters to the Senior Project Manager as needed. Maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders and contributing to "Best for Project" decision-making will be essential.
Focusing on medium-term planning, you will ensure construction and installation activities progress without delays. This includes leading discussions on sequencing, managing contractor interfaces, and collaborating across project areas to ensure alignment. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned and knowledge capture into daily operations, with a focus on opportunities for Unit 2 of the Turbine Hall.
Who you are
As a Project Manager you will have a degree in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills are essential, along with the ability to influence and build effective networks. You are required to be highly organised and capable of developing and maintaining strong working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
You will have significant experience managing contractors, consultants, and SMEs on large, complex construction projects within regulated environments. You should have a proven track record of successfully engaging large stakeholder groups and collaborating effectively to achieve project goals. Strong management skills in project delivery, financial oversight, change management, and facilitation are essential, as is proficiency in tools related to estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk management.
Experience in large, technically complex projects is an advantage. Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate expertise in managing and developing safe systems of work, quality management, and multi-discipline EPCM projects. Knowledge in engineering design, contract and field execution strategies, as well as the ability to control costs, mitigate risks, manage schedules, and oversee change processes, is critical for success in this role.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 15th December 2024
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