Senior Nuclear Programme Manager: Decommissioning & Delivery

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Whitehaven; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex nuclear projects across decommissioning, waste management, defence and new build programmes in the UK. You will drive governance, control costs and schedules, and ensure safety and quality throughout the lifecycle.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, engage with clients and regulators, and mentor junior managers while pursuing bids and new opportunities in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in a nuclear or similarly highly regulated environment.
• Strong governance, assurance and controls for project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, risk and change at project or programme level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex nuclear projects and work packages from initiation to close-out.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance aligned to client, regulatory and internal requirements.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk and change to ensure successful outcomes.
• Embed nuclear safety, security, quality and environmental considerations into all aspects of delivery.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, regulators, and suppliers.
• Provide clear, confident communication on progress, risks, opportunities and issues.
• Lead, motivate and develop project teams, creating an inclusive and psychologically safe environment.
• Coach and mentor project managers and contribute to capability development across the business.
• Manage project finances, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Support business growth through client engagement, repeat work and new opportunities.

Skills

Project governance

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Change control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Nuclear safety culture

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP)

Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or working towards chartership

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex nuclear projects across decommissioning, waste management, defence and new build programmes in the UK. You will drive governance, control costs and schedules, and ensure safety and quality throughout the lifecycle.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, engage with clients and regulators, and mentor junior managers while pursuing bids and new opportunities in a highly regulated environment.