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Design Project Manager

Glasgow
4 weeks ago
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Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter.

Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

The Design Project Manager is responsible to the Programme Delivery Lead for design development aspects and has a key role throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager will ensure the successful delivery of the design aspects of this capital infrastructure programme and will ensure that team members are provided with direction and support to lead, manage and deliver projects.

This role will work closely with the Engineering Manager who will support on technical aspects, and the delivery Project Managers who will coordinate the respective Contractor packages. The candidate will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of programme and project management skills, tools and techniques.

What Do We Need

We are looking for demonstrable experience in an infrastructure design management role.

You will have

  • Hands on experience of managing delivery using NEC4 contracts including management of change.

  • Sound commercial knowledge and understanding of the cost and value of packages.

  • Experience of contract administration using CEMAR, or a similar platform.

  • Primavera P6 knowledge and understanding.

    Qualifications

  • Chartered membership of relevant professional body (either Project Management or Engineering).

  • NEC PM accreditation or formal training.

    Location

    The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre.

    Security Requirements

    SC Clearance

    Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

    Belong. Connect. Grow.

    At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

    KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law

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