Senior Project Manager - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering Group seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the Main Control Room programme at Hinkley Point C, Somerset. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, installation and completion activities, while managing risks and stakeholder relationships on a nationally significant nuclear project.

The role requires onsite leadership in a complex engineering environment, with travel limited to Somerset area and relocation if needed.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience on major projects.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts or similar.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary UK-based interface between project team and key customer stakeholders.
• Drive delivery across engineering, manufacturing, installation and completion activities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and build relationships at all levels.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones and objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues, actions and recovery plans.
• Support NEC contracts administration and change management.
• Monitor progress with robust reporting and governance practices.
• Capture lessons learned for future phases.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

NEC contracts

Risk management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

The Position: Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of the Main Control Room programme at Hinkley Point C.

This is a highly visible role requiring a strong delivery-focused leader who can build trusted relationships with stakeholders, drive project performance, and provide effective onsite leadership within a complex engineering environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting one of the most important infrastructure programmes currently under construction in the UK.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager will include:

• Act as the primary UK-based interface between the project team and key customer stakeholders.
• Drive delivery performance across engineering, manufacturing, installation and completion activities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and establish strong working relationships at all levels.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Manage project risks, issues, actions and recovery plans.
• Support contract administration activities within an NEC3 framework.
• Monitor project progress and implement robust reporting and governance practices.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to support future programme phases.

This opportunity offers the chance to make a tangible impact on a nationally significant nuclear programme while working alongside experienced international delivery teams. The role will suit someone who enjoys solving complex project challenges, engaging with customers, and bringing structure and momentum to critical engineering projects.

Preferred Profile

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Proven Project Management experience within Nuclear, Energy, Infrastructure, Defence, Rail or other major project environments.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience delivering complex engineering, construction or industrial programmes.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, including change management processes.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify delivery risks and drive successful outcomes.
• Reside locally to Somerset/South West UK or be willing to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.