Project Manager - Graphite

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com & connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Critical Mission Solutions Your mission is our mission. We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do - whether Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Nuclear, Automotive, or Telecommunications - is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships. It's our promise to challenge the status quo as we redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges and transform big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed -today and into tomorrow. Jacobs are recruiting for a Project Manager (Graphite) to Join our EDF framework delivery team. The Critical Mission Solutions line of business supports our key client EDF with regards their nuclear fleet in the UK and has an annual turnover in excess of 40M. This is a key role within our Project Management Resource team which is spread across our UK network. You will be part of a large client lead team at EDF's head office in Barnwood, this role will support multiple projects within their UK wide project portfolio. Job Mission/Purpose There is a large portfolio of work being undertaken to underpin the long-term Graphite Safety Case for the AGR Fleet. Physical inspections of the graphite core is an essential part of the data gathering process to support these safety cases. This role is required to support a number of workpacks which are involved with undertaking the inspections of the Graphite core, monitoring the Graphite core and performing statistical analysis based on the inspection findings. Project Managers are accountable to the PPM for successful delivery of all aspects of their assigned projects The Project Manager sets the project execution strategy in agreement with the PPM and uses a cross-functional project team to deliver the project safely in line with company policies and procedures, achieving established goals and objectives within the agreed baseline. No direct reports Key Responsibilities: Identifying, implementing and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Applying the company project controls standards and developing, maintaining, reporting and trending an accurate project baseline. Securing, assigning and maintaining a project team containing all the resources required to successfully deliver the project, including specialist support staff. Leading and coaching the project team members creating a positive team working environment. Identifying and assessing risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Managing assigned projects from concept (Gate A) to close out (Gate D) and maintaining effective integrated project execution strategies and plans. Implementing and maintaining effective communication to the project team and all stakeholders including Station, Regulators and central support functions to ensure full understanding and commitment to the deliverables. Meeting the specified project functional criteria. Controlling scope and cost to the agreed project baseline, instigating and managing change control as necessary. Contract management responsibilities where delegated in the F3 Nomination of Contract Roles form. Maintain regular involvement of and communications with the Project Sponsor. Ensuring that any control arrangements identified, as part of the implementation of Licence Conditions, are adhered to during the lifecycle of the project (for new plant this includes specific arrangements under SLC 19, 20 and 21) Accountabilities: To the Line Manager for: Delivering the project in a safe manner to the specified functional criteria, goals and objectives, compliant with appropriate legislation, Project Procedures and within the approved project baseline, scope, cost, schedule and quality requirements. Implementing and maintaining a competent, effective and efficient Integrated Delivery Team within the company's HR framework. Minimising the project risks (threats) and maximising opportunities. Maximising the project efficiency and ...