Site Project Manager – Work Packages

Millbank; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Site Project Manager at Hinkley Point C. You will oversee daily site activities, manage interfaces with stakeholders, and drive progress against schedule, cost, and quality measures in a safety-critical environment.

You will ensure compliance with nuclear standards, deliver work packages, and coordinate with multiple teams and suppliers for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects in highly regulated environments (nuclear/defence/oil & gas).
• Extensive knowledge of project controls, contract management and supplier oversight.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of safety standards including CDM and nuclear practices.
• Experience with NEC contracts and change processes (EWs, CE, RFIs, variations).

Responsibilities

• Deliver project to scope, schedule, cost and quality at HPC site.
• Ensure safety and CDM compliance and other HSE requirements.
• Lead engineering, fabrication and installation activities on site.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of work packages across multiple areas.
• Drive readiness for installation: materials, equipment, access, permits.
• Define scope, estimate, and control changes throughout the project.
• Oversee performance of key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain baseline schedule and control estimates; protect project integrity.
• Monitor progress, identify blockages, escalate constraints early.
• Own project reporting (percent complete, actuals, changes).
• Ensure project controls for risk management and change control.
• Apply quality systems and raise concerns where needed.
• Interface with NNB, MEH Alliance partners and Tier 1/2 contractors.
• Communicate issues, dependencies and constraints to stakeholders.
• Undertake SQEP development for the role under site licence conditions.

Skills

Project controls

Contract management

Leadership

Safety standards

CDM

DSEAR/ATEX

NEC contracts

PRINCE2 Practitioner

APM PMQ

Nuclear sector

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

HND / Equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex engineering projects within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, or oil & gas?

Do you possess extensive knowledge of project controls, contract management, and leadership in a safety-critical environment?

Eager to take on a role that offers both challenges and the chance to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project? Read on or to join a dynamic team committed to safety, innovation, and excellence in delivery.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, take the next steps

The Opportunity

This organisation prides itself on a strong vision centered around safety, sustainability, and pioneering advancements in their industry. Their culture fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect for regulatory standards, making it a truly appealing place to develop your career. Recognised for their commitment to employee growth and a supportive working environment, they stand out by prioritising integrity and innovation at every level.

The Role

As a Project Manager supporting the Site Project Manager at Hinkley Point C, you will oversee daily site activities, manage interfaces with key stakeholders, and drive progress against schedule, cost, and quality measures. You will ensure compliance with nuclear standards, deliver work packages, and coordinate with multiple teams and suppliers to meet objectives. Your responsibilities include planning, risk management, and reporting, with a focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Accountable for the delivery of theproject to scope, schedule,costandquality;
• Delivering the project safely, ensuring that allHSE(including CDM) requirements aremet;
• Delivering thework as discussed with theSiteProjectManager concerning engineering,fabricationand installation activitiesonsite;
• Manage day-to-day delivery of assigned work packages across multiple areas of the HPCsite;
• Drive readiness for installation activities—materials, equipment, access, permits, prerequisites.
• Ensuring the project scope is accurately defined, estimated and changes to scope controlled throughout theproject;
• Managing the performance of key suppliers andsubcontractors;
• Ownership of the baseline schedule and control estimate, ensuringthe project integrity ismaintainedwith anyagreedchanges;
• Monitor progress against schedule,identifyblockages, and escalatemconstraints early.
• Ownership of project progress reporting including the % complete, reported actuals, and agreedchanges;.
• Ensuring adequate project controls are employed for risk management and change control, minutes of meetingsetc;
• Ensuring companyand projectquality systems are effectively applied throughout the project, and raising concerns where omission or error isseen;
• Act as the primary interface with NNB, MEH Alliance partners, and other Tier 1/Tier 2 contractors for your work areasensuringhigh levelsof satisfaction aremaintained;
• Ensuretimelycommunication of issues, dependencies, and constraints to internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by theSiteProjectManager;
• Undertake developmentrequiredto SQEPin the role under the site licenceconditions;
• Be prepared to act in succession as directed.
• This position is based on site full time Monday to Friday

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, or oil & gas.
• Extensive knowledge of project controls, contract management, and supplier oversight.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong understanding of safety standards, including CDM, DSEAR/ATEX, and nuclear safety practices.
• Relevant project management qualifications such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction, or related fields.
• Effective leadership & influencing skills.
• Experience of delivering complex projects.
• Proven delivery experience withinhigh regulationenvironmentssuch as nuclear, defence, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, or similarly controlled sectors.
• Direct management of a full multidiscipline project team.
• Managing third party vendors and subcontractors.
• Managing Customer interface and relationship.
• Commercial awareness and contract management.
• Awareness of relevant regulations/standards e.g. CDM, DSEAR/ATEX, ASME.
• Good understanding of the Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Understanding of NEC contracts (NEC3 or NEC4) and their practical implications in delivery environments.
• Experience supporting or managingcontract change, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, RFIs, and variation claims.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanicalinstallation processes
• Direct working knowledge of NNB governance processisadvantageous
• Relevant project qualifications / Degree or HND / Equivalent work experience in relevant sectors.
• Demonstrable Project Management capability, ideally supported by APM PMQ, APMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PMIPMP
• CCNSG required

Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then contact Emma ChambersviaLinkedin

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.