Senior Project Manager

DBD International; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

Private dental

Job summary

DBD International in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver complex nuclear defence projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

You will develop plans, control risks, monitor performance, oversee procurement, and report to senior management. The role requires a recognised PM qualification, experience in regulated sectors, and appropriate security

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in PM, Engineering, Nuclear, Defence or related discipline.
• Recognised PM qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety, QA, regulatory compliance and defence security requirements.
• Experience using project management tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management and delivery of complex nuclear defence projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, technical, commercial, procurement and project controls.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, defence security, QA and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project performance against cost, schedule, scope and quality; implement corrective actions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, senior management, delivery partners, contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee contract deliverables, supplier performance and financial reporting.
• Prepare and present project progress reports, risk registers and governance updates.
• Support project assurance activities, audits, reviews and lessons learned.
• Ensure effective management of technical documentation and project records.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Nuclear, Defence or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role summary:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager that will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex projects within the nuclear defence sector, ensuring delivery in accordance with agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and regulatory requirements. The role will involve leading multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholders and suppliers, overseeing project risks and implementing robust governance and assurance processes within a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the planning, management and delivery of complex nuclear defence projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts and delivery milestones.
• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, technical, commercial, procurement and project controls functions.
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, defence security, quality assurance and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring project performance against cost, schedule, scope and quality objectives, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Managing stakeholder relationships, including clients, senior management, delivery partners, contractors and suppliers.
• Overseeing contract deliverables, supplier performance, commercial interfaces and financial reporting.
• Preparing and presenting project progress reports, risk registers, governance updates and performance information.
• Supporting project assurance activities, audits, reviews and the implementation of lessons learned.
• Ensuring effective management of technical documentation, configuration control and project records.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement across project delivery activities.

Formal qualifications or training:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, Engineering, Nuclear, Defence or a related discipline.
• Recognised project management qualification, such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven experience managing complex projects within the nuclear defence, nuclear, engineering, infrastructure or other highly regulated sectors.
• Demonstrable experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and defence security requirements.
• Experience using project management and planning tools, such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Relevant security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain the clearance required for the role.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Make a Difference with DBD:

At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations. Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team. We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it. Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future. Make a difference today with DBD.

Benefits:

up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more