On-Site Nuclear Restoration Project Manager

Amey; Thurso; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension

Training Programs

Holidays 24 days

Flexible benefits

Discount portal

Social impact days

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a Permanent Project Manager to join our Nuclear Restoration Services account at Dounreay Power Station, Thurso. The role is on-site, full-time, 40 hours per week, delivering capital projects within the Nuclear Portfolio.

You will lead planning, mobilisation, and delivery, manage programmes and budgets, ensure safety and quality, and mentor junior staff. Degree in Construction/Engineering/PM required; MCIOB/SMSTS desirable; UK driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or a related field (desirable)
• Relevant project management qualification (e.g. MCIOB) and SMSTS (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Strong project management experience across planning, delivery and close-out
• Proven commercial and financial management capability
• Experience delivering projects within nuclear and/or highly regulated environments
• Experience working in live operational environments
• Strong contractor, supply chain and stakeholder management experience
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle, governance and reporting
• Ability to manage risk, cost, quality and programme effectively
• Good knowledge of statutory compliance and HSEQ requirements
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to prioritise under pressure
• We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
• BPSS check and pre-employment screening requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, mobilisation and delivery of multiple projects across the NRS portfolio and complex FM environments
• Manage project programmes, budgets, scopes and resource plans
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards
• Oversee project risks, issues and change control processes
• Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Project Managers and Project Assistants
• Develop cost plans and monitor spend to maintain budget control
• Approve contractor valuations, variations and final accounts
• Work closely with commercial teams to ensure strong financial governance
• Drive cost efficiency and value across all projects
• Manage contractors and supply chain partners from procurement through to completion
• Review and approve RAMS, programmes and delivery plans
• Monitor quality, carry out inspections and manage defects/snagging
• Build strong relationships with client teams and internal stakeholders
• Provide regular reporting, updates and act as the main escalation point for project issues

Skills

Project management

Planning

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering/PM

Tools

MCIOB

SMSTS

Job description

Amey is recruiting a Permanent Project Manager to join our Nuclear Restoration Services account at Dounreay Power Station, Thurso. The role is on-site, full-time, 40 hours per week, delivering capital projects within the Nuclear Portfolio.

You will lead planning, mobilisation, and delivery, manage programmes and budgets, ensure safety and quality, and mentor junior staff. Degree in Construction/Engineering/PM required; MCIOB/SMSTS desirable; UK driving licence essential.