Senior Project Controls Manager (Engineering & Construction)

Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world.
As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.
And right now, we’re looking for a Project Support Delivery Manager, to lead the Project Support team in supporting all project delivered in their portfolio. The Project Support Delivery Manager’s remit will include the development of all support resources and accountability for the quality of project controls output in Urenco’s local project portfolio.
What will your day look like? (4-6 bullet pointed list of key responsibilities)
• The Project Support Delivery Manager will directly support local projects and portfolio demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact.
• Dealing with multiple stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.
• Providing location based support for the portfolio of minor projects and specific major projects and supplying project support at portfolio level and liaise directly with the business unit to ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures.
• Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning, BU SLA and associated requirements, developing project control strategies specific to the project requirements and own the project controls plan.
• Ensure alignment between the business objectives, contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy.
• Flow down project support requirements to the supply chain. Ensure optimal use of Project Support resources both contract and Staff
• Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client
• Overall responsibility for the reporting of project status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits objectives
• Provide portfolio / business level reporting
• Analysis of project progress metrics to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Analysis of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance analysis
What do you need to be great at this role?
• Experience from a highly regulated or infrastructure focused environment and knowledge of an EPC environment would be beneficial
• Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Control Strategies
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
• Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
• Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
• Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals, communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
• Solid knowledge of leading project controls personnel
• Skilled in leading project teams to success with minimal supervision.
• Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
• Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.
What can you expect from us?
More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and shape your own tomorrow.
We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay – and that's just the start.
An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements.
We’re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career.
We’re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities.
• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.
Our Promise
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.??
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.