Project Manager

iO Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a nuclear defence facility near Reading. The role requires 5+ years' experience in delivering complex, regulated construction projects and strong knowledge of Instrumentation & Control systems. Candidates must hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it. This is a contract role for 9 months, aimed at ensuring project success in safety-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in delivering large-scale regulated construction projects.
• Experience in nuclear or high-security environments.
• Hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex construction projects within a nuclear environment.
• Manage key site work packages ensuring compliance.
• Oversee project controls and commercial processes.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Instrumentation & Control Systems

Education

Degree and APM, PMP, PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Project Manager
Location: Reading
Type: 9 Months | Contract

We are hiring a Project Manager to support a major nuclear defence facility near Reading. This client-side role requires experience delivering complex construction projects within highly regulated environments. SC clearance is required, with the ability to obtain DV clearance. Experience delivering Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems is essential.

Requirement

• Degree-qualified with APM, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent PM certifications.
• 5+ years' experience delivering large-scale, regulated construction projects.
• Background in nuclear, defence, or other high-security environments.
• Experience delivering Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems.
• Experience working on secure, safety-critical sites.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of complex construction projects within a nuclear environment.
• Manage key site work packages, ensuring schedule, quality, and safety compliance.
• Oversee project controls and commercial processes (NEC3/NEC4).
• Drive risk, budget, and progress management to meet project milestones.

Security Requirements

• Hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
• Ability to gain DV clearance.

If you're ready to contribute to a major defence infrastructure project, we'd be pleased to hear from you.