Project Lead

EDF Energy; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Outage Project Lead for Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station. This role involves leading a team to deliver outage projects safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in managing complex nuclear projects and excels in leadership and communication. This position offers a competitive salary along with an extensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Technology vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing large, complex engineering or nuclear outage projects.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations in a nuclear context.
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns during the outage period.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through the entire outage cycle, from planning to execution.
• Manage an 18-month project, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mitigate risks and develop contingency plans.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Project Lead – Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station, Suffolk

We are looking for an experienced Outage Project Lead to join our Outage Department at Sizewell B, the United Kingdom’s only Pressurised Water Reactor. The role involves leading a team and being accountable for delivering outage projects safely, on time and within cost, to meet the station’s business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team through the entire outage cycle, from planning and preparation to execution and commissioning.
• Manage an 18‑month project, overseeing scope, schedule, resources, and budget, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Mitigate risks, manage discovery milestones, and develop contingency plans to keep the project on track.
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• Maintain strong relationships and effective communication with delivery crews, utilities and cross‑functional groups.
• Provide problem resolution and drive continuous improvement through critical review of project delivery.
• Monitor and report on progress, escalating threats to delivery and driving resolution.
• Coordinate with the multi‑disciplinary team responsible for the broader outage preparation.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven track record in managing large, complex engineering or nuclear outage projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and safety regulations in a nuclear context.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns, including nights, during the outage period.
• Experience in cost control, risk management and continuous improvement practices.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary range: £45,461 – £95,993, based on the Nuclear Generation Company Agreement.
• Extensive benefits package including parental leave, health insurance, electric vehicle leasing, technology vouchers and gym memberships.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with an equal gender balance and representation from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals.
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture, whether on site, in office or remote.

Application Closure

The position remains open until further notice. Please apply before the application deadline or until the role is filled.