Project Manager - Nuclear Sector

Egis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis, a global engineering and consulting firm, invites a Nuclear Project Manager to join the UK P3M CM team. The role focuses on delivering nuclear, water, environment, and defence projects across the UK, with strong governance, safety and client engagement requirements.

You will work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery excellence, risk control, and compliant project execution while developing capabilities and pursuing chartered advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related subject.
• Experience delivering projects as a Project Manager.
• Understanding of NEC 4 forms of contract.
• Experience in stakeholder management and client-facing delivery.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and safety/environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial strategy, scope, cost estimates, schedules and feasibility assessments.
• Embed safety in all activities and outputs.
• Lead in business case development, governance, tender documents and submissions reviews.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; engage stakeholders across all phases.
• Maintain schedule milestones and report progress to governance forums.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
• Support contract administration, budgets, forecasts and cost planning.
• Ensure governance, safety standards and regulatory compliance are met.

Skills

NEC3/4 contracts knowledge

CDM regulations knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related subject

Job description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 70+ countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Egis is a global leader in the vibrant disciplines of infrastructure engineering, planning, and management services, tasked with sustaining efficient commercial lifecycle stewardship amidst interactions with various third‑party entities. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering and consulting partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our Nuclear capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Nuclear Project Manager to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

This period marks an exciting time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability (“P3M CM”) UK, Ireland and Europe team, which is undergoing a transformative phase.

The P3M CM Function at Egis is deeply committed to boosting strategic operations and overall efficacy by:

• Developing a premier capability and team;
• Proactively engaging with key clients, markets, strategic partners and suppliers;
• Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
• Achieving results through strong commercial policies;

Amidst the challenges of managing the extensive infrastructure needs of Europe, these dynamic transformations offer numerous opportunities to contribute significantly to Egis's establishment as a leader in the infrastructure sector.

Job Description

Project Manager – Nuclear, Egis UK

Location: UK-wide, Type: Full-time, Sector Exposure: Nuclear, Water, Environment, Defence

Join the team that’s shaping the UK’s infrastructure future. From cutting edge nuclear projects, innovative water and environmental programmes to major transport and energy projects, our work makes a difference.

Reporting to the Nuclear Project Lead, you’ll be at the heart of our Project Management delivery capability, supporting clients across the full project delivery lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to deliver excellent project management services, compliance and performance. Your skills will help shape smarter, safer, and more resilient infrastructure.

As a Project Manager, you’ll play a hands‑on role in ensuring our clients projects and programmes run smoothly and to the highest standards.

Role Responsibilities

Project Preparation

• Support preparation of initial strategy, scope development, cost estimates, schedules and feasibility assessments
• Embed safety is all activities and outputs
• Lead in compiling business cases, governance, tender documents and reviewing submissions
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Confidently participate in stakeholder engagement during all phases
• Keep multidisciplinary teams aligned to schedule milestones and report progress to governance forums
• Mapping requirements and cross‑functional dependencies to maintain an integrated project view

Delivery, Monitoring & Oversight

• Manage and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, aligning outputs to schedule
• Support cross‑functional readiness
• Monitor project progress, cash flow, and expenditure and provide regular updates to senior leadership and through governance forums
• Support delivery through facilitating and managing change control and variation(s)
• Support excellent organisational management and final account preparation
• Ensure appropriate record keeping and contract compliance
• Ensure project activities are executed in accordance with governance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in dispute avoidance forums and support resolution activity

Contract & Commercial Delivery

• Administer NEC3/4 contracts from the client side
• Support budget control, forecasting, and defined cost planning
• Collaborate with commercial teams on monthly valuations and payment certificates
• Assist in drafting contractual communications (EWNs, CE notifications, etc.)

Operational Support & Process Improvement

• Develop processes, templates, and tools to support project delivery and mitigate risk(s)
• Help identify opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practice
• Maintain project databases, visuals, and supporting collateral
• Contribute to internal reporting, governance, and delivery reviews
• Provide support to ensure capability development, readiness activities, and cross‑functional integration is delivered to client requirements

Why You’ll Thrive Here?

• Collaborate within a high‑performing team that values delivery excellence
• Access projects across sectors with real social and environmental impact
• Hybrid working flexibility and varied client exposure
• Structured development pathways, whether you’re targeting chartership, sector mobility, or sharpening delivery capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a related subject
• Experience of success in the delivery of projects, acting as Project Manager.
• Understanding of the application of NEC 4 forms of contract
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Knowledge and application of CDM
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.

What you will bring

• Strong eye for detail and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent client‑facing and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Confident communication skills across functions.
• Proactive, collaborative, and delivery‑focused mindset
• Good commercial acumen
• Knowledge and/or experience of public procurement activity is desirable
• Experience operating within client organisations over 5 years
• Sector experience in nuclear, water, environment, defence, rail, highways or other major/complex regulated infrastructure sectors
• Ability to integrate inputs across people, process, technology, and regulatory interfaces
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
• Familiarity with the full construction lifecycle
• A strong appetite for continuous learning and self development
• Fully conversant with all commonly utilised office IT packages as well as industry specific systems (e.g. contract management)
• Experience of common PM methodologies and systems (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Prince2)
• Chartered or desire to pursue chartered membership (e.g., APM)
• Working knowledge of NEC3/4
• Valid CSCS card
• Right to work in the UK
• This role is subject to client interview and acceptance

Additional Information

Location

We're open to basing these roles out of any of our major offices, however travel to client sites may be required

Right to work in the UK

This role is subject to client interview and acceptance

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed purely based on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.