Planned Outage Manager

Position: Planned Outage Manager Location: Rochester with hybrid working available Rate Guide: £70-75k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their operations team with a Planned Outage Manager for their Southern Water joint venture framework. Based at a water supply works near Rochester, Kent, you will take responsibility for the Supply Planned Outage Process at this site, working alongside the operational and delivery team. The Planned Outage Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and continuity of operations on the water supply site, balancing the need for efficient construction while maintaining a safe working environment. Assess the risk level of each planned outage and should the risk level or complexity be evaluated as such, the High Risk/High Complexity permit process will be followed. Responsibilities: You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and responsibilities of the role will include: The Planned Outage Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the safe execution of planned site outages to allow installation and commissioning activities to take place. This role is critical for ensuring that all work carried out on the site is done safely and in compliance with relevant regulations. Key roles: Safety ManagementDevelop, implement, and monitor safety plans for all installation and commissioning activities as part of planned outages. Conduct thorough risk assessments for all planned operations, identifying potential hazards and implementing control measures to mitigate risks. Manage the PTW system, ensuring that all high-risk activities are properly authorized, documented, and conducted according to safety protocols. Operational ControlCoordinate site operations as part of any planned outages, ensuring that they are conducted in a controlled and safe manner. This includes the scheduling and sequencing of work to minimize risks. Compliance and Regulatory AdherenceEnsure that all planned outage operations on the site comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards. Conduct regular inspections and audits of the process, addressing any non-compliance or safety concerns promptly. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all planned outage-related activities, including risk assessments, permits, inspections, single point of failure analysis and incident reports. Communication and Coordination Act as a liaison between different stakeholders (operations, maintenance, contractors, and management) to ensure clear communication of safety requirements and operational plans. Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks to ensure all personnel are aware of the risks and safety measures for their tasks. Competency Monitor the competency of personnel, ensuring that only qualified and trained individuals are authorized to perform specific tasks, especially those involving high-risk activities. Environmental ProtectionEnsure that all planned outage operations are conducted in a way that minimizes environmental impact, particularly in sensitive areas such as water sources and treatment facilities. Experience: Extensive experience of planned outage management, ideally within the water industry. Proven ability to manage a large team in a multi-supplier environment Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training. Engineering or construction experience. Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance, Health Insurance, Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Outage Manager Outage Management Operations Site Outage Shutdowns Installation Commissioning Site Manager Site Management Commissioning Manager Commissioning Management Construction Safety Management Safety Plans Risk Management Permits to Work PTW Audits Risk Assessment Safety Briefings Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Wastewater Utilities Power Sector Power Industry Chemical Industry Petrochemical Oil Gas Nuclear