Civil Project Manager - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering UK is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join the PMO, delivering end-to-end civil EPC/EPCM work on regulated nuclear projects such as HPC and SZC.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage Level 3/4 schedules, control cost and risk, and ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality standards and CDM requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Civil engineering experience delivering civil EPC/EPCM in regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and ownership of major contracts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for full lifecycle delivery of civil contracts or work packages within regulated nuclear programs.
• Define scope, set strategy and manage key programme interfaces.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage matrixed resources.
• Own Level 3 and Level 4 schedules aligned with the project plan.
• Control cost, risk and change using Earned Value Management principles.
• Administer NEC and FIDIC contracts, including claims and close-out.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across contractors, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to nuclear safety, quality standards and CDM requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering

EPC/EPCM delivery

Leadership under pressure

Contractor performance management

Earned value/risk/change control

NEC/FIDIC contracts

Budget responsibility

Nuclear/regulatory knowledge

CDM/safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Vulcain Engineering, a player in engineering and consulting, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructures that will shape the world of tomorrow.

With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.

In the UK, we have a key focus the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Civil Project Manager - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking a Project Manager to join our PMO division, who are providing the client-side professional services across pioneer nuclear new build projects such as Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC).

This is a delivery position with full end-to-end accountability for civil contracts or work packages within the programmes. Holds responsibility for safe, compliant execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Accountable for full lifecycle delivery of civil contracts or work packages, meeting time, cost, quality, and safety objectives
• Define scope, set strategy, and manage key programme interfaces
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including matrixed resources
• Own and manage Level 3 and Level 4 schedules, aligned with the overall project plan
• Control cost, risk, and change through Earned Value Management principles
• Administer NEC and FIDIC contracts, including claims management and close-out
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across contractors, subcontractors and site teams
• Ensure strict adherence to nuclear safety, quality standards, and CDM requirements

Preferred Profile

• Civil Engineering background proven delivery of civil EPC/EPCM scopes in regulated environments, with accountability for major contracts
• End-to-end experience across design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams under pressure, with clear ownership and decision-making
• Confident in managing contractor performance and driving improvement where needed
• Solid application of earned value, risk management, and change control
• Experience administering NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, including claims, negotiation, and resolution
• Full budget responsibility, not just performance reporting
• Background in nuclear, energy, infrastructure, or similarly regulated sectors
• Good understanding of nuclear quality standards and graded approach to quality
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience in a principal contractor environment
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and high-quality delivery
• Civil Engineering experience within nuclear/highly regulated projects is highly desirable