Project Manager – Electrical

ALTEN LTD - UK

Bridgwater

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of Temporary Installations, Power and Lighting works across a Nuclear Power Plant.

Working within one of Europe's largest and most complex construction programmes, you will be responsible for managing the safe and successful delivery of critical site infrastructure, ensuring temporary electrical systems and associated installations support ongoing construction activities across the project.

Qualifications

Proven PM experience on major construction, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.
Experience managing electrical installations, temporary power systems, site services or utilities infrastructure.
Experience delivering projects within highly regulated environments.
Strong contract management experience.
Experience managing cost, schedule, risk and change.
Experience working directly with construction and site delivery teams.
Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of Temporary Installations, Power and Lighting work packages across the HPC site.
Lead engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
Ensure all works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Manage contract performance, commercial obligations and stakeholder relationships.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans.
Monitor project progress, costs, risks, opportunities and change controls.
Interface with construction, engineering, commissioning and operational teams.
Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
Support planning and delivery of temporary electrical infrastructure to meet construction demands.
Drive resolution of technical, commercial and delivery issues.
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, nuclear quality standards and site safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Electrical installations

Contract management

Cost & schedule control

Stakeholder management

Construction delivery teams

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent military experience

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of Temporary Installations, Power and Lighting works across a Nuclear Power Plant.

The successful candidate will have experience delivering large-scale construction, energy, infrastructure or industrial projects involving temporary power distribution, site services, electrical installations, and multidisciplinary contractor management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of Temporary Installations, Power and Lighting work packages across the HPC site.
Lead engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
Ensure all works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Manage contract performance, commercial obligations and stakeholder relationships.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans.
Monitor project progress, costs, risks, opportunities and change controls.
Interface with construction, engineering, commissioning and operational teams.
Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
Support planning and delivery of temporary electrical infrastructure to meet construction demands.
Drive resolution of technical, commercial and delivery issues.
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, nuclear quality standards and site safety requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Proven Project Management experience on major construction, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.
Experience managing electrical installations, temporary power systems, site services or utilities infrastructure.
Experience delivering projects within highly regulated environments.
Strong contract management experience.
Experience managing cost, schedule, risk and change.
Experience working directly with construction and site delivery teams.
Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills

Nuclear industry experience.
Temporary Power and Lighting systems.
Electrical infrastructure projects.
NEC and/or FIDIC contract experience.
Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification.
Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle & Tech Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance & Pension Scheme
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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