Senior Hydro Project Manager
4 weeks ago
Permanent
Location:
Cruachan Hydro Power Station, Scotland
Are you looking to develop and accelerate your Engineering Project Management Career? Do you want to work within one of the most unique environments – within a mountain? Do you want to be involved in Engineering Excellence?
If yes, then this might be the role for you
This is a fantastic opportunity – spanning from design through to full operation, and you'll be involved in all of it As the Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for leading of the upgrades of Cruachan Power Station on units 3&4.
Take a look at what Jamie thinks about working within our Hydro Plants
About the role
This is a significant investment project that will include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of the new units.
The upgrade will include the replacement of the turbines, generators, and Main Inlet Valves during planned outages.
You'll be managing outages on this critical plant while other generating units are operational.
The role will also play a critical part in the Drax growth strategy that will involve a number of internal and external stakeholders.
Critically, you'll be ensuring that the culture on the project delivery is Best in Class, and you'll develop and manage the CAPEX project budgets to secure the resources necessary to achieve the project objectives.
Delivery is everything and you'll ensure that the technical performance of the contractors is of the highest level, to ensure that the new units meet the performance requirements specified.
Essentially, you'll hold a Degree in a relevant subject such as Engineering/Law/Quantity Surveying or equivalent large Programme Management experience, as well as a Project Management qualification including membership of the Association of Project Management (or equivalent).
You'll demonstrate your fantastic experience of developing strong relationships with Contractors and internal customers to manage the requirements of both.
You'll have a passion for leaderships, driving high standard, collaboration and communication All of which are essential values to us here at Drax
If you want a role that's unique in technology, that is part of the net zero transition, that challenges you from a logistical, technical and operational perspective – as well as enabling you to leave a legacy – then this is the project for you
The good stuff to know
If you would like more information on this role, please reach out to
This is a permanent role, based in Cruachan.
We understand that even though this role may not be in your current location, here at Drax we may able to support with relocation.
Why not attend our open day at Cruachan on 23rd April. At the open day, you'll be able to find out more about Drax, Cruachan Power station and this fantastic opportunity, as well as meet some of the team and hear from them first hand all about this innovative project
If you would like to attend the open day, please complete this short form – so that we can email you some really good information and what you need to know about the open day.
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