Iain Black
Lead Project Manager @Cavendish Nuclear
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Project Manager @Cavendish Nuclear
Lead Project Manager accountable for a nine-figure programme scope within the Balance of Nuclear Island at Hinkley Point C, covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, and delivery of critical nuclear infrastructure.”•Direct a cross-disciplinary team and acted as principal client counterpart, aligning contractor delivery with HPC programme objectives (safety, quality, cost, and schedule).•Establish governance processes including Control Tower organisation and schedule maturity strategy, cutting design delays and improving predictability of execution.•Oversee contract administration through CEMAR, managing CE/TQ/EW resolution and ensuring client obligations were discharged on time.•Partner with commercial, planning, and project controls teams to evaluate contractor performance, negotiate valuations, and implement cost/schedule efficiencies.•Strengthen relationships with contractors, inspection authorities, and joint venture stakeholders, ensuring alignment across multiple delivery organisations.•Deliver fabrication milestones (logistics, painting, pickling, documentation) with improved throughput and on-time shipment.•Report directly to senior management, presenting Project Change Requests (PCRs) and risk reviews to secure approvals and maintain programme alignment.
EDUCATION
The University of Dundee
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Beaconhurst High School
Highers/Advanced Highers
SKILLS
ABOUT IAIN BLACK
Currently serving as a Project Manager at Cavendish Nuclear, contributing over 5 years to the Hinkley Point C MEH Programme. Skilled in cost and program management, the role involves overseeing the engineering, procurement, and delivery of critical infrastructure while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to administer contracts, resolve technical queries, and align objectives across stakeholders. Previous experience includes roles such as Assistant Project Manager and Deputy Site Manager, where responsibilities spanned supplier contract management, resource planning, and procurement for high-value projects in regulated nuclear environments. Dedicated to fostering team alignment and delivering complex objectives with precision, the individual prioritizes operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration.
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