Nuclear Project Manager

Purpose:

To lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent multidisciplinary engineering projects across nuclear facilities within the UK.

Responsible for project scope, programme, cost, quality, risk and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role provides leadership to Project Engineers and delivery teams, maintains key client relationships and supports the growth of the company's nuclear portfolio.

Accountabilities:

Lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent engineering projects from tender through to completion and handover.

Manage project scope, programme, cost, quality and risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with company and client requirements.

Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers and project delivery teams.

Manage projects in accordance with NEC3 and NEC4 contract principles, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, change control and programme management requirements.

Support estimating, tendering and project development activities including scope review, programme development, resource planning, risk identification and cost estimation.

Support the preparation, review and administration of subcontract agreements and scopes of work.

Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure safe, compliant and effective project delivery.

Provide timely and accurate operational, programme and commercial reporting to senior management.

Identify and develop opportunities that support the continued growth of the company's nuclear portfolio.

Behavioural Requirements

Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills.

Promotes a positive safety culture and leads by example.

Supports the development of Project Engineers and project teams through coaching and mentoring.

Commercially aware, proactive and solution focused.

Able to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.

Technical Requirements

Proven experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects within a highly regulated environment.

Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract.

Experience developing and managing project programmes using Primavera P6.

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, Project Engineers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

Understanding of estimating, planning, project controls, commercial management, risk and change control processes.

Good understanding of HSEQ requirements within engineering or construction environments.

Ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) Clearance.

Willingness to participate in client and company Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing programmes, including random, pre-employment and for-cause testing where applicable.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Qualifications:

Relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification.

SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification.

Desirable Qualifications:

APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.

NEC Accreditation or formal NEC contract training.

Experience within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries.

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.