Chief Project Manager, Nuclear & Defence Programs

AtkinsRéalis; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and development

Employee rewards

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal / Chief Project Manager in the UK to lead complex, regulated nuclear programmes for core clients including EDF, Rolls-Royce Submarines, Urenco and Westinghouse. You will shape delivery strategies, align multidisciplinary teams, and maintain safety, quality and commercial discipline across long-term frameworks.

You will build trusted client relationships, translate requirements into executable plans, coach teams and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex engineering, infrastructure or major project delivery in a highly regulated sector.
• Strong client mindset with ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Commercial judgement with understanding of how delivery decisions affect outcomes and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects, programmes or portfolios for core clients with clear delivery outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders and understand priorities.
• Translate client requirements into clear delivery strategies and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Nuclear industry experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification

Tools

PRINCE2

MS Project

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal / Chief Project Manager in the UK to lead complex, regulated nuclear programmes for core clients including EDF, Rolls-Royce Submarines, Urenco and Westinghouse. You will shape delivery strategies, align multidisciplinary teams, and maintain safety, quality and commercial discipline across long-term frameworks.

You will build trusted client relationships, translate requirements into executable plans, coach teams and drive continuous improvement while