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Joint Project Manager

Glasgow
3 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 Joint Project Manager (JPM) will lead the coordinated delivery of the scheduled programme of intervention and upgrade works at the Client site. The JPM will ensure the project is managed to cost, schedule, and quality while maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and environmental compliance.

Position tasks will include:

  • Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and completion of the infrastructure upgrade and maintenance programme.

  • Manage execution and completion of a predefined complex engineering upgrade and maintenance programme.

  • Ensure all project milestones are delivered on schedule and within agreed budget constraints.

  • Oversee and maintain a fully integrated project schedule.

  • Facilitate coordination meetings, working groups, and reporting sessions to ensure transparency and alignment.

  • Manage interdependencies and conflicting priorities across stakeholders.

  • Provide regular updates and formal reports to the Site Operator, including risk registers, project dashboards, and financial summaries.

  • Support and contribute to governance forums, audits, and assurance activities.

  • Escalate risks and issues promptly to the Site Operator and in accordance with agreed protocols.

  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including those related to safety, security, and capability to the Site Operator.

  • Support the development and application of assurance plans and quality controls.

    Experience Required

  • Previous experience leading a project as a Project Manager in a highly regulated industry.

  • Full lifecycle experience from business case approval, design, execution, handover.

  • Experience of change control.

  • Experience of risk management.

    Location

    The role is hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent either in the office in Glasgow City Centre or at site in Helensburgh.

    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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