Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.
Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to lead projects that directly support the UK's critical defence infrastructure?
VolkerStevin Infrastructure is supporting the Ministry of Defence in delivering a major marine infrastructure programme at HMNB Clyde. We are seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of strategically important marine civil engineering projects within a live operational and highly regulated environment.
This role offers the opportunity to manage critical projects involving the upgrade, replacement and life extension of berthing and mooring infrastructure that supports Royal Navy operations.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of marine infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, consultants and contractors from project development through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of complex marine and civil engineering projects.
- Managing project scope, programme, cost, risk and performance.
- Administering NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contracts (Option C).
- Coordinating marine, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design teams.
- Managing project communications and contractual processes through CEMAR.
- Supporting the client in option development and delivery planning.
- Leading stakeholder engagement across the MoD, operators, maintainers, regulators and supply chain partners.
- Managing design reviews, technical assurance and governance requirements.
- Promoting excellence in health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
- Supporting procurement, construction, commissioning and project handover activities.
About You
We're looking for a confident project leader with experience delivering complex infrastructure projects in regulated environments.
You'll ideally have:
- Significant project management experience within defence, nuclear, marine, utilities, energy or major infrastructure sectors.
- Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and collaborative delivery models.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability.
- A proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Marine infrastructure
- Ports and harbours
- Offshore projects
- Defence or nuclear environments
- Berthing and mooring systems
- Heavy civil engineering
- Marine construction or diving operations
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects that support the future capability of HMNB Clyde and the Royal Navy.
You'll join a collaborative team delivering challenging and rewarding projects while developing your career within one of the UK's leading infrastructure businesses.
Location: Hybrid working with 3 days per week in our Central Glasgow office (Tuesday to Thursday) and occasional visits to HMNB Clyde.
Apply today and help deliver infrastructure that makes a real difference.
About you
Experience- Major infrastructure project delivery in regulated environments.
- NEC4 contract administration and project management.
- Marine, civil, structural or heavy engineering projects.
- Management of integrated consultant teams and specialist engineering organisations.
- Stakeholder management at senior level.
- Desirable: marine infrastructure, floating structures, ports, offshore, defence or nuclear projects, berthing systems, diving operations.
- Overall delivery of the Project.
- Management of project cost, schedule, scope and risk.
- Coordination of design reviews and technical assurance activities.
- Management of interfaces.
- Support to design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning and handover activities.
- Production of monthly project reporting and governance documentation.
- Project Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- NEC4 Contract Management
- Technical Integration
- Commercial Awareness
- Risk Management
- Health, Safety & Quality Leadership
- Communication & Reporting
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance
- Flexible working opportunities
programme - Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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