Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Civil Backfill Lead

-; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear project in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee backfill operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale civil engineering projects, particularly in excavation and backfill. Responsibilities include leading project delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant energy projects.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Career progression in a vital industry

Contribute to sustainable energy generation

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing large‑scale civil engineering projects, including excavation and backfill operations.
• Proven capability in leading multidisciplinary project teams across design, planning, procurement and delivery.
• Strong understanding of technical, quality and safety requirements for major construction projects.
• Experience working in complex joint ventures or alliances.
• Experience in nuclear or other highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre‑construction and delivery of backfill works.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and client teams to meet requirements.
• Manage quality assurance, inspection processes, and non-conformance resolution.
• Monitor programme progress and provide accurate reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical knowledge

Job description

A leading nuclear project in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee backfill operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale civil engineering projects, particularly in excavation and backfill. Responsibilities include leading project delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant energy projects.