Nuclear Project Manager - Australia Relocation

DBD International; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DBD International is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of a major nuclear programme in Adelaide, Australia. You will coordinate multiple workstreams across marine structures, berths, utilities and dock infrastructure, aligning with safety, licensing and assurance requirements.

Working with the Maritime Nuclear Lead and technical stream leads, you will embed robust governance, schedule integrity and risk controls while reporting progress to senior leadership and

Formación

• 7+ years in the nuclear sector.
• 5+ years of project management experience in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear safety cases and licensing.
• PM qualification such as MAPM or equivalent.
• Delivery-focused with strong stakeholder management and coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams including marine structures, berths and wharves, maritime services and utilities.
• Maintain integrated schedules, cost forecasts and resource plans across workstreams.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, opportunities and dependencies including nuclear safety/licensing interfaces.
• Coordinate interfaces between maritime nuclear workstreams, safety, systems engineering and client stakeholders.
• Embed robust project controls, configuration management and stage-gate assurance processes.
• Provide clear, timely reporting on progress, risks, issues and key decisions to senior leadership.
• Work with Maritime Nuclear Lead and technical stream leads to maintain delivery alignment.
• Ensure maritime activities remain coordinated with wider programme objectives and milestones.

Conocimientos

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Interfaces management

Nuclear safety knowledge

Communication

Educación

MAPM or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a major nuclear programme in Adelaide, Australia.

Working closely with the Maritime Nuclear Lead and technical stream leads, you will coordinate and manage multiple concurrent workstreams across the maritime infrastructure portfolio. You will bring strong nuclear programme management discipline to the planning and delivery of complex projects, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, resources, risk and interfaces are effectively managed within the wider maritime project management framework.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of critical maritime infrastructure, working across multidisciplinary teams and helping to ensure nuclear safety, licensing, assurance and programme requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will be doing:

• Project and Programme Delivery: Manage and coordinate delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams, including marine structures, berths and wharves, maritime services and utilities, and shiplift and dock infrastructure.
• Integrated Planning and Controls: Maintain integrated schedules, cost forecasts and resource plans across workstreams, ensuring alignment with the NPSCY master programme.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Lead the identification, assessment and management of project risks, opportunities, dependencies and changes, including those relating to nuclear safety, licensing and assurance.
• Stakeholder and Interface Management: Coordinate interfaces between maritime nuclear workstreams, nuclear safety, systems engineering, construction teams, technical leads and client stakeholders.
• Nuclear Assurance and Governance: Embed robust nuclear project controls, configuration management and stage-gate assurance processes to support compliant and controlled project delivery.
• Performance Reporting: Provide clear, timely reporting on progress, programme performance, risks, issues, dependencies and key decisions to senior project leadership.
• Leadership and Coordination: Work closely with the Maritime Nuclear Lead and technical stream leads to maintain delivery alignment, resolve issues and drive progress across the portfolio.
• Programme Integration: Ensure maritime delivery activities remain coordinated with wider programme objectives, technical requirements and key delivery milestones.

Formal qualifications or training

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the nuclear sector.
• At least 5 years’ project management experience, ideally within complex, highly regulated or safety-critical environments.
• A proven track record of managing multiple concurrent workstreams or a programme of projects.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety cases, licensing requirements and nuclear assurance interfaces.
• A recognised project management qualification, such as MAPM or equivalent.
• A proactive and delivery-focused approach, with exceptional stakeholder management, communication and coordination skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, complex dependencies and multidisciplinary interfaces while maintaining programme control.

Make a Difference with DBD

At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.

Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year,over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.

We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.

Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future.

Make a difference today with DBD.