Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team at Capenhurst, where you’ll strengthen Urenco UK’s project delivery capabilities across the capital engineering project portfolio. In this role, you’ll lead and support the project management team in developing clear project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for medium to large projects of moderate to high complexity. You’ll oversee the entire project lifecycle—from setup and initiation through implementation and closure—ensuring that business benefits are achieved and delivered.

At Urenco, we’re dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value the passion and potential of our people and offer industry-leading training and development opportunities, including mentorship and coaching from some of the brightest professionals in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Promote a Proactive Safety Culture
  Lead by example in fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring this commitment is upheld across the Capenhurst site and the wider Urenco Group.
• Strategic Development and Advisory
  Provide insight, advice, and feedback to shape the Group’s Project Delivery Strategy, ensuring alignment with UUK’s objectives and the strategic direction of the capital portfolio.
• End-to-End Project Delivery Responsibility
  Hold full accountability for project delivery, meeting safety, scope, cost, schedule, and business benefit objectives. Clearly communicate strategies, objectives, and benefits to business units and across the Group, implementing organisational strategies to maximise business impact.
• Build and Lead High-Performing Teams
  Develop a high-performance team that integrates all sub-disciplines and functions seamlessly throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strengthen Partnerships with Subcontractors and Vendors
  Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors, advocating for Urenco’s interests to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
• Protect Urenco’s Commercial Interests
  Ensure Urenco’s commercial position is protected through industry best practices in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation, and contract management.

What You Need to Thrive in This Role

• Project Management Qualifications
  Accreditation in Project Management, such as APM or PMI.
• Experience
  Minimum of 5 years of experience with full accountability and active leadership in EPC projects, either in a Project Manager or owner role. Proven track record managing complex, multi-contract, multi-discipline projects in a lead EPC or owner role.
• On-Site Construction Experience
  Practical experience in on-site construction environments.
• Analytical and Strategic Planning Skills
  Ability to analyse project requirements and key success factors, translating them into tailored delivery strategies.
• Proven Strategic Execution
  Demonstrable experience in developing and executing strategies that deliver projects in alignment with business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits).
• Adaptability and Accountability
  Skilled in managing ambiguity and confidently taking accountability for project delivery.
• Expertise in Project Management Techniques
  Solid understanding of leading project management methodologies and techniques, with a proven ability to lead project teams to successful outcomes with minimal supervision.

What can you expect from us? 

More than just a job, we offer a future. At Urenco, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days.
• Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs.
• Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits.
• Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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