Project Manager – Temporary Power & Lighting

ALTEN; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of temporary electrical infrastructure at a nuclear site in the South West UK. You will oversee power and lighting packages, drive multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery to safety, schedule and budget requirements.

The role requires substantial experience in major construction or energy projects within regulated environments, and familiarity with NEC/FIDIC contracts and CDM regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical installations or temporary power systems.
• Proven track record delivering projects in highly regulated environments.
• Strong ability to manage cost, schedule, risk and change.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of temporary installations, power and lighting work packages.
• Lead engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage contract performance, commercial obligations and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, opportunities and change controls.
• Interface with construction, engineering, commissioning and operational teams.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support planning and delivery of temporary electrical infrastructure to meet construction demands.
• Drive resolution of technical, commercial and delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, nuclear quality standards and site safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Construction projects

Stakeholder management

Cost & risk management

Regulated environments

Site delivery teams

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Nuclear industry experience

Engineering/Construction Management related degree

Job description

Project Manager – Temporary Power & Lighting

• Full‑time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Region: South West UK

You will be responsible for managing the safe and successful delivery of critical site infrastructure at a nuclear power plant, ensuring temporary electrical systems support ongoing construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of temporary installations, power and lighting work packages.
• Lead engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage contract performance, commercial obligations and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, opportunities and change controls.
• Interface with construction, engineering, commissioning and operational teams.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support planning and delivery of temporary electrical infrastructure to meet construction demands.
• Drive resolution of technical, commercial and delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, nuclear quality standards and site safety requirements.

Required Skills

• Proven project management experience on major construction, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.
• Experience managing electrical installations, temporary power systems, site services or utilities infrastructure.
• Experience delivering projects within highly regulated environments.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, risk and change.
• Experience working directly with construction and site delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Nuclear industry experience.
• Experience with temporary power and lighting systems.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure projects.
• NEC and/or FIDIC contract experience.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and 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 can be found on the government website Gov.UK.