Project Manager - UK (Permanent Contract)

VINCI Energies Activité Nucléaire; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Project Manager for its UK market operations. This role involves managing contracts for significant nuclear projects, overseeing risks and orders, and developing business strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of project management experience, solid team leadership skills, and proficiency in relevant software tools. The position offers competitive benefits, including a hybrid work model and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ annual leave

Private health insurance

Disability and life insurance

Pension scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Training and development

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in contract and project management.
• Collaborative and capable of leading or coordinating teams.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to France.

Responsibilities

• Managing contract risks and opportunities.
• Supporting commercial acceptance of proposals.
• Overseeing orders and work packages.
• Ensuring efficiency in contract change control.

Skills

Project/contract management

Engineering or technical knowledge

Commercial and procurement expertise

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Analytical ability

Communication

Organization

Working under pressure

English (required)

French (desirable)

Tools

Excel

VBA

PowerBI

Job description

VINCI Energies Activité Nucléaire

• Procurement, Subcontractors & Suppliers Management (desirable).

Omexom Nuclear Projects is the business unit of VINCI Energies Nuclear Activity dedicated to the International Nuclear Power Plant New-Built programmes.

Omexom Nuclear Projects works closely with its customers to deliver Electrical Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts, as well as Electrical ‘Design Only’ work packages.

Our UK branch, ISDEL Energy Limited, based in Aztek West, Bristol, has around 6 employees with a turnover of £1M. The overall ONP team comprises approximately 100 employees with a turnover of £12M.

As part of the UK Nuclear Power Plant New-Built programmes, ONP delivers the General Plant Electrical Services Installation (IEG) Execution Design Contract for Hinkley Point C (HPC 1 & 2) and prepares the replication strategy for Sizewell C (SZC 1 & 2).

Due to growth, Omexom Nuclear Projects is seeking a Project Manager for the UK Market.

The role reports to two lines:

• Business Operations: UK Branch Operations Manager, focusing on administration, business development, tenders, and opportunity management.
• Projects Operations: Once contracts are signed, reporting to the Project Director.

Future Missions:

The role will focus on UK market tenders, projects, and opportunities, especially on HPC contract management, external interface development, and leading SZC studies and tenders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing contract risks, opportunities, and their mitigation.
• Supporting commercial acceptance of proposals and variations.
• Overseeing orders and work packages, including subcontractor management.
• Ensuring contract change and configuration control efficiency.

Commercial Management duties include:

• Developing and improving Commercial Management Plans, Processes, and Procedures.
• Providing commercial advice, training, and support to stakeholders.
• Leading or supporting contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Ensuring contract and subcontract certification completion.

The role involves building strong client and partner relationships, reporting on project progress, and collaborating with various departments.

Candidate Profile:

Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in contract and project management, be collaborative, and capable of leading or coordinating teams to success.

Strengths:

Hard skills include project/contract management, engineering or technical knowledge, commercial and procurement expertise, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, VBA, and PowerBI. Soft skills include analytical ability, communication, organization, and working under pressure. Language skills in English (required) and French (desirable). Willingness to travel within the UK and to France and clients.

Why Join Us?

Join VINCI Energies Nuclear to contribute to safe, carbon-free nuclear energy, with training and career development opportunities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days’ annual leave
• Private health insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Training and development
• Hybrid working

VINCI Energies is committed to environmental transition, innovation, and sustainable performance.