Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major nuclear and civils work package as part of a wider nuclear infrastructure programme. The role holds full accountability for safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

The Senior Project Manager will manage multi-disciplinary teams and supply chain partners, ensuring that works are delivered to programme, cost, quality, and nuclear safety requirements, while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of assigned nuclear and civils works
• Lead and coordinate construction, engineering, commercial, planning, and support teams
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to specification, on time, and within budget
• Provide visible leadership on site, promoting a strong safety and compliance culture

Nuclear Safety, Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure all project activities comply with nuclear site licence conditions, UK legislation, and client standards
• Support nuclear safety case requirements and assurance processes
• Lead engagement with audits, assurance reviews, and regulatory scrutiny at project level

Programme, Cost & Controls

• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cost control in conjunction with commercial teams
• Maintain robust project controls, reporting, and governance arrangements
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
• Control change through formal change management and client approval processes

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary interface with the client and key stakeholders for the project
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Provide clear, accurate progress and performance reporting to senior leadership and the client

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams, promoting high performance and collaboration
• Support resource planning, recruitment, and succession planning
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and delivery-focused team environment

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering major civils or infrastructure projects
• Experience working in highly regulated or safety-critical environments, ideally nuclear or equivalent
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, project controls, and governance
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex supply chains
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Eligible for UK security clearance

Desirable

• Previous experience on nuclear-licensed sites or nuclear infrastructure programmes
• Experience delivering projects under NEC or similar contract forms
• Strong civils or heavy construction background

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction, or project management

Desirable

• Chartered status or working towards chartership
• APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification
• SMSTS

Personal Attributes

• Strong leader with a delivery-focused mindset
• Calm, decisive, and credible under pressure
• High standards for safety, quality, and compliance
• Comfortable operating at senior client and stakeholder level