We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with an engineering background to lead the delivery of major nuclear infrastructure programmes across the UK. This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence and drive some of the most critical, technically complex projects within the nation’s low-carbon energy transition.

You will take overall responsibility for multi-disciplinary project delivery, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of large-scale, complex nuclear projects across the full project lifecycle

• Provide strategic oversight to multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, and project controls

• Own programme delivery using NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and effective risk management

• Develop and drive comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies

• Act as the senior interface between clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders

• Ensure projects adhere to all regulatory, safety, environmental, and governance requirements

• Drive project performance through robust reporting, assurance, and decision-making processes

• Lead change control, early warnings, and compensation event management with strong commercial acumen

• Mentor and develop project managers and team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

• Champion health and safety leadership across projects, embedding best practices throughout delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Engineering degree (civil, mechanical, electrical, nuclear, or related discipline)

• Significant experience managing large nuclear or similarly complex, regulated infrastructure projects

• Proven track record of successful delivery under NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 ECC preferred)

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder landscapes

• Excellent commercial and contract management capabilities, particularly in change and risk management

• Deep understanding of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in nuclear environments

• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at senior levels

• Eligible for UK security clearance and adept at working within secure and regulated settings

What’s On Offer

• Leadership role on some of the UK’s flagship nuclear energy infrastructure projects

• Opportunity to shape project outcomes with direct impact on national energy strategy

• Extensive professional development and leadership growth pathways

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career stability

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance