Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Island

Sizewell C; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear project company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical systems and structures within the Nuclear Island delivery programme. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, ensuring effective delivery from engineering to commissioning. Ideal applicants will have a proven track record in managing complex projects in regulated environments, particularly within the nuclear energy sector. This position offers a chance to contribute to the UK's climate change agenda while advancing your career.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 28 days, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus

Pension Contributions: Up to 7.5% employee, 15% employer

Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering large-scale, complex projects from concept to completion.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, or civil engineering.
• Strong grasp of complexities in major projects, particularly managing interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams for seamless delivery.
• Take ownership of budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to manage complex interfaces smoothly.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Civil engineering

Risk management

Communication

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

As the Senior Project Manager you will work closely with the Sizewell C supply chain team, the Responsible Designer (RD), the Sizewell C quality team and the suppliers to prepare for and execute the delivery phase of the project. This Senior Project Manager will focused on a group of system(s), building(s) and contracts within the Nuclear Island (NI) delivery programme., As Senior Project Manager within the NI programme, you'll be in the driving seat, leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the end-to-end delivery of critical systems, structures, and components across several buildings and contracts within the NI area. From engineering through to commissioning, you'll ensure excellence at every stage by:

Key Responsibilities

• Leading Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams to achieve seamless delivery.
• Taking ownership of budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to manage complex interfaces smoothly.
• Applying technical expertise and leadership to uphold the highest standards of execution and compliance.

About the candidate

You are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects from concept to completion.

Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment.

Background in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, or civil engineering within large-scale industrial plant environments.

Proven success in coordinating multi-disciplinary design and procurement activities, with a track record of driving teams to meet key deadlines.

Strong grasp of the complexities involved in major projects, particularly in managing interfaces between different scope areas.

Data mindset and digital competency - comfortable using data and digital tools to drive decisions and improve processes.

Proficiency in collaboration platforms such as MS Teams.

Experience in project management or project engineering, covering the full lifecycle from concept through to handover.

Confident communicator, with the ability to engage effectively in both client-facing and contractor-facing scenarios.

Exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership abilities.

Desirable

Existing relationship with RD or EDF supply chain would be an advantage.

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy.

Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

This isn't just a job; it's your chance to be part of history. As a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager at Sizewell C, you'll shape the UK's clean energy future while advancing your career in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the world. If you thrive in a high-stakes environment and are ready to help deliver some of the most complex projects in the energy sector, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus.
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits.