JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Project Manager

Function/department: Project Team
Responsible to: Senior Project Manager

Introduction

Pragmatic, cost effective solutions, always. At Aquila Nuclear Engineering we always

strive to achieve the best solution possible, at a cost-effective price.

Aquila Nuclear Engineering is a medium-sized engineering company that delivers mission-

critical engineering to Europe's nuclear and healthcare industries. Specialising in nuclear
engineering: shielding, containment, remote handling, and packaging, we put safety first and
harness fresh thinking on every project. Together, we're shaping the future of nuclear
engineering. Our vision is to be the company of choice for customers and competitors, and our
mission is to be the most respected and fulfilling nuclear company to work for in the UK.

Aquila Nuclear Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee

shall receive less favorable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status,
sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age.

Job Summary/Purpose and Role

The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of projects for Aquila. This will include
project management, scheduling, cost control, resourcing & resource management,
procurement, and project quality assurance. Responsibilities will encompass all processes
within the company from the tendering stage to delivery through management of budgets,
management of teams, technical requirements, planning and project reporting. The Project
Manager will be the client’s point of contact with Aquila.

Key Working Relationships

• Engineering and Projects Director

• Head of Projects
• Senior Project Managers
• Project Engineering Managers
• Workshop Manager
• Principal Engineers
• Allocated Design Engineers and Technicians
• Support functions – Finance, HR, QHSE
• The job holder shall communicate and liaise with external clients, suppliers and other
third parties as required

Professional Development

You should pursue a program of continuous professional development in accordance with any
relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate
awareness of service provider requirements.

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Values

You should adhere to Aquila Nuclear Engineering Values: “Elite” & “Ethical”. The Company
operates a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day
business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage engineering, design, and turnkey projects.

• To carry out successful administration and management of all allocated contracts.
• To monitor and control projects to ensure they are delivered to budget and program.
• To accurately and autonomously complete internal and client project reporting.
• To manage suppliers and sub-contractors for manufacturing, fabrication, and specialist
services.
• To manage procurement of bought-out items.
• To produce accurate and correct project documentation in line with the contract
requirements.
• To manage all project functions including design, engineering, procurement,
subcontracted manufacture, build, testing and installation.
• To develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients thereby ensuring their
expectations are understood and met.
• To identify opportunities for further work through discussions with the client.
• To manage change in scope and ensure appropriate compensation is received.
• To produce resourced programs and work plans to accomplish the project.
• To plan and manage allocated resource through the project phases.
• To provide accurate project forecast reports and plans in accordance with company
processes and procedures.
• To assess, direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure the project
progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Responsible for overall quality and management of projects and programs.
• To manage budget and ensure financial accountability on nominated projects.
• To support Head of Projects, Senior Project Managers and other business needs as
required.
• Any other job duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
• Understanding of GDPR/data protection legislation procedures and requirements in a
highly regulated environment.
• To support business change, via effective change management processes in the context
of Aquila Nuclear Engineering fast-paced regulatory environment.
• To be responsible for your own workplace safety. To demonstrate commitment to health
and safety; ensure all statutory obligations are met and the safety of staff, clients and
visitors are in line with the UK and European standards.

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Person Specification

Criteria Essential Desirable

Eligibility
Current valid right to work in the UK X
A good standard of written and spoken English language X
Able to achieve SC and/or DV security clearance X
Qualification
APM Project Management qualification or equivalent X
Degree Qualification in an Engineering or other relevant X
discipline
Knowledge and Experience
Substantial exposure to managing a variety of contracts X
(NEC3 or 4 preferred)
Extensive project and program management (in excess of X
5 years)
Experience within the nuclear or other heavily regulated X
industry (in excess of 5 years)
Experience of managing sub-contract manufacturers in a X
heavily regulated industry
Experience of delivering projects or programs in X
accordance with a business quality management system
Skills/Competencies
Strong project management and organisational X
capabilities
Excellent communication skills X
Ability to manage and motivate teams X
Analytical and problem-solving skills X
Planning and project management; multitasking X
Excellent MS Office skills (Excel/Word/MS Project etc.) X
Change management and cost control X
Structured concise and methodical X
Ability to work autonomously X
Able to interface with all levels of the business X
Excellent attention to detail X
Equality and Diversity
An understanding of and commitment to equality and X
opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms

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 of day-to-day working practices and management
systems.
Compliance with internal policies and procedures X

Note: This role may require a security clearance, and employment offers will depend on
obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

Job description agreed with the post holder:

Employee name:
Date:

Manager’s name:
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