About The Role
Are you looking for a role where your knowledge, skills and experiences are utilised in a unique environment? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for the position of Project Portfolio Manager at Heysham 1 Power Station.
The Opportunity
As a member of the Station senior leadership team, the Project Portfolio Manager is based on site at Heysham 1 Power Station. You will lead a team of station focused project professionals to deliver work safely and with maximum value.
Reporting into the Heysham 1 Station Director, you will be accountable for the performance and delivery of the station investment portfolio, driving value and benefit throughout the entire lifecycle of our plant.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
We’re offering a competitive salary, pension and bonus, with terms and conditions covered by the EDF Nuclear Generation Personal Contract. The starting salary will depend on your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.
Alongside a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from enhanced parental leave and electric vehicle leasing to health insurance, product discounts, critical illness insurance, technology vouchers, gym membership and season‑ticket loans.
Here at EDF UK we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action‑oriented journey, championing equity, diversity and inclusion, with an aim for an equal gender balance and representation from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, people with disability and those supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds and experiences drive fresh thinking and innovation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Safely delivering the portfolio of projects required for generation and in preparation for defueling to time, cost and quality parameters.
- Responsible for the front‑end strategy from definition of need and through optioneering.
- Maintaining strong relationships with project sponsors and members of the Station lead team so projects are effectively supported by the business.
- Supporting day‑to‑day management of staff and contractors, including their safety and wellbeing, and engaging the team in operational learning.
- Ensuring project and portfolio level risks are identified and effectively managed.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone with a significant track record of success in delivering projects in heavily regulated and operational environments, preferably in the nuclear industry. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant health, safety and environment legislation, including Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, is required, alongside a strong commitment to nuclear safety and zero harm.
You will form strong, meaningful relationships both on and off the Power Station, with suppliers, regulators, nuclear services and the Technical Directorate. Experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams working on technical platforms, and the ability to inspire and motivate through communication and trust building at all levels, are essential.
You should preferably hold a degree in engineering or a related subject, or have equivalent professional qualifications. A Chartered Engineer or similar qualification is expected, and an Association Project Management Professional (APMP) or Registered Project Professional (RPP) qualification is desirable.
Closing Date for Applications
Monday, 6th April. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 21st April and Wednesday, 22nd April.
Security Vetting
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which typically requires you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the last five years.
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