Project Manager - Nuclear

ALTEN; England; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life Insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver complex engineering programmes within a highly regulated environment in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on programme coordination, planning integration, and resource management across multiple concurrent projects, including steel structures and V&V activities.

Work closely with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Planners, and Technical Leads to ensure on-time delivery and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' project management experience in engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, defence, construction, rail, aerospace or similar sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex engineering programmes at programme level.
• Experience producing and managing detailed project schedules.
• Strong understanding of resource planning and load vs capacity management.
• Experience using Primavera P6.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and integrate detailed programme plans across multiple engineering projects.
• Own resource planning and load versus capacity analysis for engineering teams.
• Create and maintain integrated Level 4 schedules with dependencies and critical paths.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to ensure realistic delivery plans.
• Support programme governance, reporting and risk management activities.
• Drive best practices in project controls, scheduling, and planning processes.
• Facilitate collaboration across disciplines to coordinate key deliverables.
• Monitor programme performance and recommend recovery actions where needed.
• Provide leadership on Primavera P6 planning methodologies.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Schedule management

Communication

Risk management

Resource planning

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Outils

Primavera P6

Description du poste

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!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of complex engineering programmes within a highly regulated environment.

This role sits at the heart of a multidisciplinary engineering organisation, providing programme coordination, planning integration, and resource management across multiple concurrent projects. You will work closely with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Planners, and Technical Leads to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, risks are managed proactively, and programme objectives remain on track.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional with experience in large-scale engineering programmes, particularly those involving steel structures, structural engineering, verification & validation (V&V), testing programmes, or complex design activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and integration of detailed programme plans across multiple engineering projects.
• Own and manage resource planning, including load versus capacity analysis for engineering teams.
• Create and maintain integrated Level 4 schedules, identifying dependencies, interfaces, and critical paths.
• Work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure realistic and achievable delivery plans.
• Support programme governance, reporting, and risk management activities.
• Drive consistency and best practice in project controls, scheduling, and planning processes.
• Challenge assumptions and ensure plans accurately reflect engineering scope and delivery requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple disciplines to coordinate key project deliverables.
• Monitor programme performance and recommend recovery actions where necessary.
• Provide leadership and guidance on Primavera P6 planning methodologies.

Required Skills:

You will be a strong project leader who is comfortable working in technically complex environments and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 4years' project management experience within engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, defence, construction, rail, aerospace, or similar sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex engineering programmes at programme level.
• Experience producing and managing detailed project schedules.
• Strong understanding of resource planning and load versus capacity management.
• Experience using Primavera P6.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, orequivalentmilitary experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Background in steel frame structures, structural engineering, or large-scale engineering projects.
• Experience supporting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
• Experience within highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with engineering design lifecycles and technical assurance processes.
• Exposure to major infrastructure or capital projects.

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 MedicalInsurance
• 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.