Project Manager - Nuclear Module Fabrication & Assembly

Progressive; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Project Manager specialising in nuclear module fabrication and assembly, based in Warrington on a hybrid contract basis. You will lead end-to-end delivery of high-integrity nuclear modules for SMRs and major projects, driving safety, compliance, and value across fabrication and assembly operations.

The role requires strong experience in project controls, QA programmes, and supplier coordination within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end delivery of nuclear fabrication projects.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication, pressure boundary work and modular construction.
• Experience implementing nuclear QA programmes and audits.
• Proven ability to manage fabrication partners and complex supply chains.
• Understanding of FAT and commissioning activities for modular systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing projects in nuclear module fabrication and assembly.
• Plan, baselining and report using project controls and Earned Value Management.
• Coordinate fabrication subcontractors and monitor performance for quality.
• Ensure safety, compliance, on-time and on-budget delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Steel Fabrication

Modular Construction

Nuclear Quality Assurance

Fabrication Subcontractor Management

Supply Chain Management

Lean Manufacturing

Welding & NDT Awareness

Factory Acceptance Testing

Job description

Project Manager - Nuclear Module Fabrication & Assembly - Inside IR35 - Hybrid

We are partnering with our client to appoint a Project Manager specialising in nuclear module fabrication and assembly, based in Warrington on a hybrid contract basis. This is a key role within our client's major nuclear programme, leading complex manufacturing projects for SMRs, AMRs and large nuclear infrastructure. You will be at the heart of our client's delivery operations, driving safe, compliant, on-time and on-budget fabrication and assembly of high-integrity nuclear modules.

Key Skills & Experience

• Project Management - Leading end-to-end delivery, planning, baselining, and reporting using project controls and Earned Value Management.
• Steel Fabrication - Overseeing structural steelwork, pressure boundary fabrication, pipework assemblies and skid-mounted systems in a highly regulated environment.
• Modular Construction - Managing offsite manufacturing and module assembly strategies aligned with nuclear new build and major project construction plans.
• Nuclear Quality Assurance - Implementing nuclear QA programmes, audits, inspections, and maintaining full, auditable manufacturing records.
• Fabrication Subcontractor Management - Coordinating fabrication partners, monitoring performance, driving productivity and quality, and supporting corrective actions.
• Supply Chain Management - Managing complex supply chains, materials traceability, logistics for large modular components, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Lean Manufacturing (desirable) - Supporting continuous improvement and efficiency across manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Welding & NDT Awareness (desirable) - Understanding welding standards, inspection, and NDT methods to assure integrity of nuclear-class components.
• Factory Acceptance Testing & Commissioning (desirable) - Coordinating FAT and supporting commissioning readiness for modular systems.
• Rate - Inside IR35 - £440 a day all inclusive

If you are an experienced Project Manager in nuclear, energy or major manufacturing projects and want to play a pivotal role in our client's nuclear new build ambitions, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity.