Isabella Nocera Jijon
@isabellanocerajijon
Experienced Project Manager in water and environmental engineering.
What I'm looking for
As a Chartered Engineer and Project Manager with over ten years of experience in the water and nuclear industries, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results while championing sustainability and energy efficiency. My background in Biological Engineering from the National University of Colombia, combined with my certifications in leadership and management, equips me with the skills necessary to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects effectively.
Throughout my career, I have successfully overseen a range of projects, from community initiatives to large-scale nuclear constructions. My hands-on experience in project delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement has enabled me to optimize asset performance and increase company revenue. I am passionate about evolving technology trends and their potential to transform business operations, and I actively contribute to initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
EDF Sizewell C
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
As Project Manager for the Civil Works Programme, I am responsible for developing the alliance agreement and preparing for the start of on-site delivery. I also provide monthly reports on carbon footprint accounting and procurement assessments, ensuring upstream supply chain checks for each workstream for the ESG department.
Project Manager
EDF Hinkley Point C Turnbull
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Led and coordinated pre-construction elements and delivery of assigned tasks and projects, including early contractor involvement, design, tendering, construction, commissioning, handover, and close. Managed the Operation and Maintenance plan for the Nuclear Construction plant and an engineering team with a £25M budget.
Project Delivery Manager
Severn Trent
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Led a senior engineering team responsible for 6,000 supply pipe replacements for a £15M allocated fund. Managed stakeholders' expectations, developed detailed plans, redefined project scope, and assigned tasks to team members.
Wastewater Process Scientist
Thames Water
Dec 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Provided operational, scientific, and technical advice to approximately 130 sites in the Thames Valley area, from design to operation, to ensure business objectives were met. Assisted in interpreting and delivering new regulatory changes with contractors, stakeholders, and other business areas.
Key Account Manager
ODDIN Due Diligence Open Resources Intelligence
Sep 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)
Served as the primary point of contact for key accounts in the pharmaceutical, water and environment, and biotechnology sectors, developing relationships to deliver accurate and insightful intelligence analyses. Maximized sales opportunities with existing products and promoted subscription plans.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Colombia
BA (Hons) Biological Engineering, Biological Engineering
Studied Biological Engineering at the National University of Colombia. Gained expertise in various aspects of the field, preparing for a career in engineering.
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