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Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd is the largest independent turnkey provider of nuclear engineering, manufacturing and services in the UK, and part of Ansaldo Nucleare SpA.
The Company’s involvement in the nuclear industry began with the construction of the first nuclear reactor in the UK for the Dounreay Power Plant. Since then, Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd has supplied an extensive range of equipment and solutions to most UK nuclear power stations – including fuel route, remote handling, inspection equipment, encapsulation and waste handling.
Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd also operates in the defence sector.

Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd is an inclusive employer, and we actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. However, due to the nature of our business, many of our roles and customers require security clearance. Therefore, your current or any previous nationality and/or your place of birth may limit the roles you can carry out for us.

For the below position, you must be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years and must meet the eligibility to gain Security Clearance. Further information on the eligibility criteria for Security Clearance can be found on the United Kingdom Security Vetting website.

Project Manager (Manufacturing)

The Project Manager (Manufacturing) is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of manufacturing projects within a highly regulated environment. This role ensures that manufacturing activities align with the overall project objectives, are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards.

This role plays a key part in driving the success of the manufacturing aspect of the project, ensuring it contributes to the company’s overall goals and customer satisfaction.

Functionally they will report through the Master Production Scheduler to the Head of Manufacturing, for projects they will report (dotted line) to the Project Manager for their projects.

Key Activities

Facilitate and lead the development of the manufacturing project plan and monitor progress against the schedule.

Provide the Senior Project Manager and the Cost Engineer with updated cost forecasts for manufacturing activities on a monthly basis, according to the reporting calendar.

Act as the primary communication hub between the customer, Senior Project Manager, and the production facility.

Coordinate manufacturing activities and allocate resources (materials, personnel, equipment) in collaboration with procurement to meet project deadlines and ensure smooth operations.

Transfer the budget to procurement when an outsourcing decision is made (and vice-versa).

Lead customer visits and witness points as needed.

Produce project KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, EVA, quality, cost, delivery).

Ensure manufacturing projects maintain quality and efficiency, complying with company and industry standards.

Ensure timely completion and communication of NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).

Facilitate activities to address issues related to project budget, design or design changes, profitability, quality, and timeliness of delivery.

Attend and support production planning meetings, seeking to optimise the schedule and support the overall operation.

Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and company standards.

Role related knowledge, qualifications and experience

Operational

Through understanding of Production processes, tolerances and work scopes

Knowledge of EVA

Able to produce and read project plans – GANTT chart format

Thorough understanding of financial reporting

Able to create risk analysis

Natural leader, able to ‘win’ support and negotiate solutions

IT

Excellent Excel, Project and PowerPoint skills

Ability to look beyond the data and understand the reasons and causes

Required qualifications, skills and attributes

Of graduate level / capability

At least 3 years of significant project experience in a highly regulated business

3 years of experience of Project Management in a manufacturing environment

Calm and methodical thinker, detail oriented and task focused

Very strong communication skills at levels from board to operator

Able to produce detailed, but brief project reporting

Power BI

Familiarity with MES or ERP systems

Salary and Benefits

£45,000 - £55,000 Salary DOE

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual leave buy and sell (up to 5 extra days a year)

Death in Service – 3 x salary

Scottish Widows Pension

Sickness Benefit (after successful completion of probationary period)

Employee Assistance Programme

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