EC&I Project Manager - SC

iO Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure and engineering firm is seeking a Security Cleared Project Manager in Reading. This role involves managing end-to-end delivery of I&C work packages in a nuclear-regulated environment, ensuring compliance and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management (APM, PMP, PRINCE2) and a degree in Electronics. The position offers opportunities for long-term progression in a high-impact setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
• Experience in NEC3/NEC4 contract management is a plus.
• Able to lead end-to-end delivery of construction and I&C work packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of construction and I&C work packages.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and project governance.
• Oversee project controls, scheduling, and risk management.

Skills

Active Security Clearance (SC)

Project management expertise

Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems delivery experience

Experience in Risk and budget management

Strong background in nuclear, defence, or high-security environments

Education

Degree in Electronics or similar field

Job description

Project Manager - SC

Reading – On-site (Secure Facility)

Long-Term Contract

Security Cleared (SC) Project Manager is required to join a leading UK infrastructure and engineering delivery partner supporting critical national defence programmes. The organisation focuses on innovation, safety, and engineering excellence, offering genuine opportunity for professionals who thrive in high-impact, highly regulated environments.

You will lead end-to-end delivery of construction and I&C work packages, ensuring compliance, safety, and project governance across a nuclear-regulated environment. You will oversee project controls, scheduling, risk, and NEC3/NEC4 processes while coordinating closely with engineering, commercial, and assurance teamsp>

Skills

• Active Security Clearance (SC) – Sole UK Nationals only.
• Project management expertise: APM, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems delivery experience.
• Degree in Electronics or similar field.
• Experience in Risk, budget, commercial and NEC contract management.
• Strong background in nuclear, defence, or high-security environments.

You’ll join a team that prioritises safety, quality, and precision in delivering complex, secure infrastructure with opportunities for long-term progression.

P.S. SC clearance required or eligibility to obtain it. Ability to gain DV is essential. Only candidates with existing right to work in the UK will be considered.