Nuclear Decommissioning Project Manager

Nuclear Restoration Services; Dounreay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting Project Managers to support the FCA and Infrastructure portfolios, delivering decommissioning projects safely, on time and within budget.

You will own baselines, governance, and risk management while coordinating with delivery teams, contractors, and senior leadership to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering.
• Substantial project delivery experience.
• Experience in the nuclear sector or other safety‑critical, regulated industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain robust project baselines, delivery strategies, and governance arrangements.
• Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies to protect delivery.
• Lead performance monitoring across safety, cost, quality, and schedule; implement corrective actions.
• Build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and contractors for safe and efficient execution.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and post‑delivery reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Proactive mindset

Education

HND in Science or Engineering

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting Project Managers to support the FCA and Infrastructure portfolios, delivering decommissioning projects safely, on time and within budget.

You will own baselines, governance, and risk management while coordinating with delivery teams, contractors, and senior leadership to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.