A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
Location Cheshire, Cheshire Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id
R2127478
Posted Date 07/30/2026 JOB
DESCRIPTION
Title:
Project Manager The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site. The partnership is delivering a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities. KBR's rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK's nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes. KBR was recently named a "Great Place to Work-Certified" company, an honour that underscores the company's commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters. Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
PROJECT MANAGER
sets the project execution strategies and uses a cross-functional project team. To deliver the project safely in line with company policy achieving established goals and objectives within the agreed baseline. Key Responsibilities Identifying, implementing and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality, company procedures, policies, legislative, regulatory, requirements. Developing, maintaining, reporting and trending an accurate project baseline. Maximising within the project the use of Learning from Experience and disseminating new LFE to the relevant functions. Implementing and maintaining the project and supporting functions interfaces and shared services. Leading, coaching, and supporting the delivery team to ensure that the Project Delivery Fundamentals and required company practices are implemented and complied with. Assigning and maintaining competent project team members and acting promptly to industrial relations and HR issues. Providing accurate and timely information and reports regarding the project status, activities and performance. Identifying risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Implementing and maintaining effective integrated project execution strategies and plans. Implementing and maintaining effective communication to the project team and stakeholders. Meeting the specified project functional criteria. Controlling scope and cost to the agreed project baseline. The Person The person will be responsible to the Line Manager for: o Delivering the project in a safe manner to the specified functional criteria, goals and objectives, compliant with appropriate legislation, Project Execution Procedures and within the approved project baseline, scope, cost, schedule and quality requirements. o Applying an appropriate level of priority for safety and quality to ensure that Nuclear Safety is not compromised by delivery o Implementing and maintaining a competent, effective and efficient Integrated Project Team. o Minimising the project risks (threats) and maximising opportunities. o Maximising the project efficiency and effectiveness. o Early identification of issues, concerns that either have the potential or will impact the project baseline and sanction o Proposing, agreeing, implementing and reporting corrective actions to secure the project baseline o To perform the client duty holder role, where appropriate, on behalf of Sellafield Ltd for all tasks & projects defined as construction within the Construction (Design & Management) regulations, (not applicable for PPP). o To the Head of Projects with support from Project Management Function as required, to ensure that the Project Delivery Fundamentals are embedded and complied with in their projects. To the Head of Projects with support from the Project Management Functions as required, to identify any shortfalls in the use of the Project Management Fundamentals and to ensure that appropriate mitigation and improvement plans are develop and agreed with the HoP. To the Head of Projects and the SPA for ensuring compliance with Sanction limits. To the Head of Projects and the Project Management Function to apply procedures proportionately relating to project complexity. To Heads of Functions for disseminating relevant LFE. To work in compliance with the Collaborative Management Plan.
