Nuclear Project Director: Major Projects & Delivery

Rullion; Manchester, Warrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Project Director to ensure safe, high-quality and profitable delivery of major nuclear projects in the UK. You will lead across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, commercial management, project controls and supply chain integration.

You will report to the Managing Director of Nuclear and drive governance, risk, performance and strategic delivery across complex programmes and frameworks, including safety-focused culture and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 15+ years' experience in nuclear/regulatory sectors.
• Experience leading major capital projects over £100m.
• Proven delivery within EPC/EPCM/alliance/framework models.
• Chartered status or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise and establish project delivery structures and teams.
• Develop delivery strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Ensure delivery readiness across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project controls.
• Maintain accountability for safety, quality, schedule and commercial performance.
• Build trusted relationships with client leadership and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

NEC 3/4

FIDIC

JCT

Job description

Rullion is seeking a Project Director to ensure safe, high-quality and profitable delivery of major nuclear projects in the UK. You will lead across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, commercial management, project controls and supply chain integration.

You will report to the Managing Director of Nuclear and drive governance, risk, performance and strategic delivery across complex programmes and frameworks, including safety-focused culture and regulatory compliance.