Project Manager

Babcock International Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-impact projects in Glasgow. This role involves managing project risks, ensuring operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement efforts. Candidates should possess relevant project management experience, along with a degree in Engineering or similar fields. The position offers a full-time opportunity with hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading for annual leave

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record of recent and relevant experience in a comparable environment.
• Proven expertise in leading complex, high-value programmes.
• Solid understanding of contracting methodologies such as NEC4.

Responsibilities

• Act as key interface with the customer, managing project risks.
• Establish robust project governance and define roles/responsibilities.
• Take accountability for programme planning and financial performance.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Health, Safety, Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project, or Construction Management

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

NEC4 qualification

Job description

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Location: Glasgow, Scotland + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Manager at our Glasgow site. As a key partner in the prestigious Nuclear Technical Support Provider (NTSP) framework—valued between £X million and £Y million—Cavendish is delivering critical upgrades to the Royal Navy’s infrastructure at HMNB Clyde.

This is a rare opportunity to lead high-impact projects within a collaborative alliance, shaping the future of national defence capabilities. With a legacy of excellence in nuclear engineering and a culture grounded in innovation, safety, and teamwork, Cavendish offers project managers the chance to work on some of the most complex and nationally significant programmes in the UK today.

The role

As a Project Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll lead high-impact projects that shape the future of the UK’s nuclear infrastructure—delivering success at every scale.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

1. Act as the key interface with the customer, proactively managing project risks and ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.
2. Establish and uphold robust project governance, clearly defining roles and responsibilities in line with our Business Management System.
3. Champion operational excellence by fostering employee engagement, driving continuous improvement, and embracing innovative technologies.
4. Take full accountability for programme planning and financial performance (P&L), including monthly reporting and implementing corrective actions where needed.
5. Lead the way in promoting a strong culture of Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality across all aspects of the project.

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, based in Glasgow, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

Essential experience of the Project Manager:

• A strong track record of recent and relevant experience within a comparable environment or industry sector.
• Proven expertise in a Project Management role, with the ability to lead complex, high-value programmes.
• Solid understanding of contracting methodologies such as NEC4.
• Comprehensive experience across the full project lifecycle—from bid and mobilisation through to delivery and close-out.

Qualifications for the Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project, or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• NEC4 qualification; nuclear sector experience is a plus.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.

Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may be affected by your nationality, citizenship, or residency. Further details are available at our security information page.

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid leave
• Holiday Trading, allowing employees to buy or sell annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering, paid leave once a year
• Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support programs.