Project Manager

NUKEM Ltd.; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

25 days holiday

Personal Development & Further Education Support

Long Service & Recognition Awards

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

NUKEM Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager based in Helensburgh, Scotland. The successful candidate will lead projects across the full lifecycle, from early design to construction completion. A minimum of 10 years in construction or consultancy, with 5 years in a management role, is required. Strong commercial skills and NEC4 contract experience are essential. The role offers a hybrid work model with a focus on stakeholder management and project delivery oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ delivery experience in construction or consultancy, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary delivery model.
• Candidates without NEC4 qualification must obtain it within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of design, construction delivery, and commissioning of projects.
• Administer and manage NEC4 contracts, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Oversee financial performance, including budget management and forecasting.

Skills

Delivery experience in construction or consultancy

Strong commercial awareness

Hands-on experience with NEC4 contracts

Experience delivering projects in complex environments

Collaborative, multi-disciplinary delivery model experience

Primavera P6 knowledge

CEMAR or similar contract management systems

Education

NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation

Job description

DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Construction Project Manager

Job title

Project Manager

Contract type

Permanent

Description of the assignment

Project Manager

Helensburgh

Contract/Staff

Hybrid

Purpose of the job

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role across the full project lifecycle — from Early Contractor Involvement and design, through construction delivery and commissioning. This is a fast‑paced, complex role requiring strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage interdependent projects while maintaining critical operational outputs.

Stakeholder management is central to this role, and you will engage daily with a wide range of internal and external parties, including senior representatives across multiple organisations.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the management of design, construction delivery and commissioning of enabling infrastructure works (including buildings, roads, services and security-related elements).
• Provide professional project management leadership to deliver project objectives safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage Early Contractor Involvement, ensuring continuity into construction delivery.
• Administer and manage NEC4 contracts, including change control, performance monitoring, and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversee financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, cash flow and cost control.
• Prepare for and contribute to project assurance and gateway reviews, providing evidence of progress, compliance and delivery confidence.
• Review and manage programme schedules, milestones and key decision points.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation activities.
• Manage configuration control, ensuring approved changes are reflected in plans, programmes and communications.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal processes, operating procedures and governance requirements.
• Close contracts upon completion, ensuring all commercial, financial and maintenance obligations are met.
• Foster a high‑performing, collaborative project team culture.

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum 10 years’ delivery experience in construction or consultancy, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to challenge cost estimates and contractor proposals.
• Hands‑on experience delivering projects under NEC4 contracts, including change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience delivering projects in complex or regulated environments.
• NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation
  Candidates without this qualification must be willing to complete it within the first 6 months of appointment.
• Delivery experience within a live operational or secure environment.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary delivery model.
• Security‑related project experience (physical, procedural or cyber elements).
• Primavera P6 knowledge.
• Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management systems.

Why us?

Nuvia is a subsidiary of VINCI construction - an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance‑driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service,31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group, involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.