Project Manager - Nuclear

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Project Manager to support the delivery of major nuclear infrastructure programmes in the UK. This mid-level position involves managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and maintaining high standards in health, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and relevant experience within regulated environments. Join a supportive team dedicated to nationally critical programmes in the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Supportive, safety-first culture

Opportunities for long-term growth

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of project management experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with NEC contracts is highly desired.
• Strong communication and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of nuclear project workstreams ensuring goals are met.
• Manage planning, cost control, and risk management processes.
• Coordinate with teams, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

Planning

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction

Degree in Related Field

Tools

NEC3

NEC4

APM PMQ

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager - Nuclear Programmes

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Project Manager to support the delivery of major nuclear infrastructure programmes in the UK. You will play a key role in managing complex, regulated projects ranging from nuclear new-build to decommissioning and infrastructure related.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level project manager or experienced assistant PM/project engineer ready to step up, especially if you’re looking to contribute to some of the most critical and high-profile programmes in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of nuclear project workstreams, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met
• Manage project planning, cost control, risk, and change management processes
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts and ensure compliance with governance frameworks
• Oversee project reporting, earned value, and performance dashboards
• Promote and enforce high standards in health, safety, and quality throughout delivery
• Drive effective communication across all stakeholder groups
• Support continuous improvement and best practices in project delivery

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-8 years of experience in project management, ideally within nuclear or similar complex, regulated environments (e.g. utilities, energy, oil & gas, or large infrastructure)
• Strong skills in planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cost control
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts highly
• Degree-qualified in engineering, construction, or related field
• Familiar with APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or PMP methodologies
• Calm, detail-oriented, and confident, managing cross-functional teams and external interfaces

Why Join?

• Be part of nationally critical programmes in the UK nuclear sector
• Join a delivery-focused team in a supportive, safety-first culture
• Opportunity to grow within long-term, impactful projects