Senior Project Manager (Full Time) – Nuclear New Build

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the nuclear industry as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing high-profile projects and leading diverse teams. This role offers opportunities for career development while contributing to a cleaner, zero-carbon future. Ideal candidates are excellent communicators with strong project management skills, eager for new challenges.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, self-starting individual adaptable to diverse project management styles.
• Excellent communicator motivated by dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver multimillion-pound projects.
• Managing project finances, including change control, risk, and cost management.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Project

Online Stage Gates

Enterprise Advantage

iGate

JDE

Job description

Do you thrive off building strong relationships? Are you seeking an opportunity to have an impact in the nuclear industry? Join us as a Senior Project Manager, and you'll enjoy working on a variety of high-profile projects, with opportunities to develop your career as a well-rounded professional. Let's leverage your skills, work style, and background to shape the future of nuclear construction.

Your purpose:

As part of our Nuclear New Build business, our Project Delivery Capability team specializes in complex engineering projects, ranging from technical leadership to project management. With established relationships across the nuclear sector, we offer a stimulating variety of work globally, including the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, across both the Large Civil Nuclear market and emerging New Nuclear Technologies.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee projects within our Nuclear New Build division. Your team will depend on your leadership in accordance with our company’s procedures and culture. We are primarily recruiting in Bristol and Epsom, where you will join diverse teams supporting the Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, UK EPR design center, Small Modular Reactor program, and UKAEA projects. Travel to client sites across the UK will be expected as needed.

Now is an exciting time to join the industry as we work towards a cleaner, zero-carbon future.

What you can bring:

We seek enthusiastic, self-starting individuals adaptable to diverse project management styles and backgrounds. Your ability to combine best practice project management with exceptional people skills will be key to identifying challenges and delivering solutions.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver multimillion-pound projects.
• Managing project finances, including change control, risk, and cost management.
• Responding to inquiries and preparing bids across various expertise areas.

Ideally, you are:

• Excellent communicator, motivated by dynamic, diverse environments.
• Eager for new challenges, keen to learn, and supportive of team members.
• Capable of managing project performance, controlling delivery, costs, risks, and changes.
• Proficient with PM tools like MS Project, Online Stage Gates, Enterprise Advantage, iGate, JDE.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is leading in legislating for Net Zero by 2050. Our Energy Teams are developing sustainable energy solutions, including nuclear power, renewables, decarbonization, and energy efficiency projects, contributing to a cleaner future.

We value diversity and inclusion, supporting underrepresented groups, offering flexible policies, and promoting equal opportunities and pay. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, dependent on the level of clearance needed. The process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of residency in the UK for five years or more. Please do not mention current or previous security clearances in your application.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community, offering policies and networks to support staff from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from all cultures and abilities.

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