Baseline and Change Lead

Baseline and Change Lead OVERVIEW The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site to deliver a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities. KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes. KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters. Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Position Summary PPP is seeking a Baseline & Change Lead to join the Project Controls team based in Warrington, with a requirement to work three days per week onsite and undertake monthly travel to Cumbria. Reporting to the Senior Project Controls Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining project baselines and leading change management activities across scope, schedule, and cost. The role involves facilitating the Change Control process, coordinating monthly Change Committee meetings, managing trends and change activities & delivering high-quality reporting and management information. Key Responsibilities • Lead and facilitate the Change Control process, ensuring effective governance and compliance. • Coordinate and chair monthly Change Committee meetings, supporting informed decision-making. • Maintain project baselines and ensure all approved changes are accurately implemented. • Review, challenge, and assess change proposals, evaluating impacts on scope, cost, schedule, risk, and commercial performance. • Produce timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting and management information. • Provide guidance and support to Senior Project Managers, Change Owners, and Commercial teams on change governance requirements. • Drive consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across change management processes. • Proactively identify and escalate current and potential issues to the Senior Project Controls Manager. • Ensure project control procedures & systems remain compliant with stakeholder & organisational requirements. • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of Project Controls capability, quality, and performance. The Person • Proven experience within Project Controls, Change Management, Commercial Management, or Programme Management environments. • Strong understanding of Change Control, governance frameworks, baseline management, and project controls practices. • Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), risk management, and commercial processes. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. • Can influence, collaborate, build effective relationships across large complex organisations. • Degree-qualified or equivalent, with relevant professional membership or accreditation preferred. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive improvements. • A proactive & collaborative approach, with focus on governance, compliance & continuous improvement. #LI-JI1 KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social