Project Manager - Nuclear

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK nuclear sector seeks a Project Manager to oversee delivery of critical nuclear infrastructure programmes. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years' experience in project management within regulated environments and strong skills in planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This role offers an opportunity to be part of impactful projects in a supportive, safety-first culture.

Benefits

Supportive safety-first culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of project management experience in nuclear or regulated environments.
• Familiar with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Calm, detail-oriented, confident manager of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of nuclear project workstreams, ensuring goals are met.
• Manage project planning, cost control, and risk management processes.
• Oversee project reporting, earned value, and performance dashboards.

Skills

Project Management

Planning

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction or related field

Tools

NEC3 Contracts

NEC4 Contracts

APM PMQ

PRINCE2

PMP

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