Senior Project Manager - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Main Control Room programme at Hinkley Point C. You will act as the UK-based interface with the customer, drive delivery across engineering, manufacturing and installation, and provide onsite leadership within a complex nuclear environment.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while delivering milestones with robust

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience in Nuclear, Energy, Infrastructure, Defence, or major project environments.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Experience delivering complex engineering, construction, or industrial programmes.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, including change management processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nuclear project management

Stakeholder management

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Leadership

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.