Project Manager Control & Instrumentation

People with Energy; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical cover

Parental leave

Professional development

Career progression

Hybrid working

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing focus

Large-scale projects

Nuclear facility access

Job summary

Our Client is recruiting a Project Manager with Control & Instrumentation expertise to lead UK nuclear projects, delivering safe and sustainable engineering outcomes in a regulated setting.

You will drive execution strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams and manage scope, risks and change control to meet critical milestones.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• APMP or equivalent project management accreditation.
• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary teams in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Control & Instrumentation projects end-to-end.
• Define project execution strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to meet safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Manage scope, risks, change control and opportunities.
• Monitor performance against baselines and milestones.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Oversee planning, cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Support business-case development and funding approvals.
• Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Skills

APMP

Project management

Regulated environments

Earned Value

Scheduling

Risk management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Contractual awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status

Tools

Planning tools

Risk & EV tools

Job description

Shape the future of UK nuclear power by leading complex engineering projects that deliver real-world impact, innovation and long-term energy security.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with Control & Instrumentation expertise to join a high-profile nuclear programme supporting critical UK energy infrastructure. Working within a highly skilled engineering environment, you will lead challenging projects, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and sustainable solutions.

If you thrive in regulated environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and are looking to develop your leadership capabilities on major engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of Control & Instrumentation projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Define and implement project execution strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to achieve safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Manage project scope, risks, opportunities and change control processes.
• Monitor project performance against agreed baselines and key milestones.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Oversee project planning, cost control, forecasting and reporting activities.
• Support business case development, funding approvals and project justification.
• Drive continuous improvement and project delivery excellence.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status preferred.
• APMP qualification or equivalent project management accreditation.
• Proven project management experience within highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of engineering, design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of Safety Cases and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial awareness.
• Proficiency with project planning, scheduling, risk and Earned Value tools.
• Nuclear or power generation experience desirable but not essential.

What's in it for you?

The Nuclear Energy sector offers exceptional long-term career prospects, job stability, and the chance to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects. As the industry continues to evolve and grow, professionals benefit from exposure to advanced technologies, complex engineering challenges, and opportunities to develop highly sought-after skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly benefits.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Strong focus on safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Opportunity to work at one of the UK's key nuclear facilities.

Company Overview

Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation delivering innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges across science, security and sustainability. Driven by a culture of integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement, they invest heavily in their people and provide an environment where individuals are empowered to grow, contribute and build rewarding long-term careers.

Their commitment to safety, professional development and operational excellence makes them an employer of choice within the engineering and nuclear sectors.