Project Manager - Coatings

Job description

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. KAEFER UK and Ireland Count on us. Job title: Package Manager Location: Hinkley Point C Contract type : Full time, Permanent At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers. The Opportunity We are looking for a Package Manager – Coatings to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. Acting as one of the principal KAEFER representatives for allocated coatings work packages at Hinkley Pint C, you will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role combines operational leadership with commercial accountability, ensuring successful project execution while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement. How you will make an impact Lead the safe, efficient and successful delivery of allocated coatings work packages, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner throughout project delivery. Drive planning, coordination and execution activities to ensure programme commitments are achieved and project risks are effectively managed. Collaborate with operational, commercial and support teams to optimise resources, manage project performance and deliver commercial objectives. Monitor project progress, costs and change events, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting and contractual compliance. Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve project outcomes. Provide visible leadership to project teams, supporting performance, development and engagement. Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance across all activities. What you will bring Proven experience managing coatings projects or work packages within industrial services, construction, energy, engineering or related sectors. Strong technical knowledge of coatings and surface protection activities, methodologies and industry standards. Demonstrable project management experience with responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance and stakeholder management. Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, valuations and change management. Experience working within client led project environments and managing multiple contractor interfaces. Understanding of project controls, risk management and performance reporting. Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams in operational environments. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and applying LEAN principles is advantageous. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. A proactive approach to problem solving and decision making. A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance. Why KAEFER? Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers. KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients. We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us! Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability. Salary and benefits The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits: Financial benefits Competitive salary reviewed annually Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual) Long term service reward Life cover (x3 annual salary) Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee) Work life balance 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year Health, Happiness and Family BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses) Enhanced family friendly policies Company paid sick leave following probationary period Learning & Development Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.