Project Manager

Who are LRQA?

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market first s, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

What do we do?

We help our clients negotiate a rapidly changing world, by working with them to manage and mitigate the risks they face. We serve a wide variety of industries, from food, beverage and hospitality to automotive, aerospace, transportation and Nuclear From independent third-party auditing, certification and training; to consultancy services; to real- time assurance technology; to data-driven supply chain transformation, our innovative end-to- end solutions help our clients shape their own future, rather than letting it shape them.

LRQA currently operates across 51 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

LRQA has been supplying inspection and assurance services to the global nuclear industry since the 1950’s. In 2010 we started working on the HPC project in the UK – the first new civil nuclear power station in the UK this Century.

The next chapter for LRQA

The future of business assurance is exciting and rapidly changing. New challenges and opportunities are arising all the time. We’re adapting to these challenges by expanding our portfolio of services and aiming to become the leading digitally enabled assurance provider.

In November 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management acquired the LRQA business from Lloyd’s Register Group, of which it had previously been a part. Becoming an independent business accelerates our ambition to realise this vision. We will now be able to:

•                 Invest in customer excellence.

•                 Build on strong foundations to lead the digital transformation of assurance.

•                 Invest to enhance our products and services.

•                 Accelerate the growth of the business and deliver on our sustainability strategy.

With solid expertise and heritage in our sector, coupled with well-timed accelerated investment and a leadership team that is fully committed to delivering our vision, LRQA’s next chapter is set to be an exciting, transformational period of growth. We’re well placed to build on everything we’ve done and further our ambitions for the future. At such an exciting time key talent is critical, and this role is a great opportunity to be part of our next chapter.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the safe and effective delivery services to the agreed scope and specification, time scale and costs.

Responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of a project in line with the commercial, contractual and financial requirements of the contract.

Managing client expectations and maintaining relationships.

To provide project management leadership through the use of applicable and relevant procedures.

Manage the creation and monitoring of project schedules, financial tracking, risks and issues plus associated project documentation and support compliance with all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.

May assist in the development of reference and resource materials for project management.

Supports other Project Managers on all aspects of the bid and tender development process.

Key health & safety responsibilities:

Eliminate or minimise employee exposure to risks by regularly reviewing the health and safety risk register, applying appropriate controls, communicating results of risk assessments, and ensuring health and safety is considered in the planning and execution of all LRQA activities.

Manage your own, and your team’s, compliance with health and safety rules, instructions, systems and legal requirements to ensure employees are suitably trained and adequate resources are available to work safely.

Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements:

A minimum level of education equivalent to HND. Degree or equivalent level preferred.

Has a good, broad [Project Area/Sector/Subject] knowledge (through qualification or experience) [eg Engineering, Science, IT & Technology] and able to apply it across a broad range of existing (and potentially emerging) aspects.

At least three years of project management or programme experience

Has been responsible for project leadership functions of projects with average complexity.

Entry level, externally recognised certificate in project management (eg APM - PMQ, PMI – CAPM, IPMA level D)

Is able to successfully complete complex tasks as requested.

Can perform the actions associated with the role without assistance but help from an expert may be required from time to time.

Applies common project management processes, methods, techniques and tools whilst adhering to legal and commercial requirements.

Understands and can discuss the application and implications of changes to processes, policies, and procedures in project management.

Has continued to develop professional knowledge and practical experience

Can discuss and challenge terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to project management.

Has applied most project management competences to situations while needing limited guidance to perform successfully.