Site Project Manager – Work Packages in Bridgwater

Energy Jobline CVL; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd currently seeks a Project Manager to support 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, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards and safety requirements.

The role requires delivering work packages, coordinating with multiple teams and suppliers, and maintaining readiness for installation activities.

Qualifications

• 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 with ability to influence multidisciplinary teams.
• 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 in engineering, construction, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the project to scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Ensure safety and meet HSE/CDM requirements on site.
• Coordinate engineering, fabrication and installation activities onsite.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of work packages across HPC site.
• Drive readiness for installation activities, materials, equipment and access.
• Define, estimate and control project scope and changes.
• Manage performance of key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain baseline schedule and control estimates; manage changes.
• Monitor progress, identify blockages and escalate constraints.
• Own project progress reporting and changes; maintain good communication with stakeholders.
• Apply project controls for risk management and change control.
• Ensure QA/QC systems are followed and raise concerns when needed.
• Act as interface with NNB, MEH Alliance partners, and Tier 1/2 contractors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

NEC contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/construction

Tools

APM PMQ

PRINCE2 Practitioner

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?

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.

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.

• 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, 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 elevate constraints 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

Experience and qualifications

Experience of delivering engineering projects in a process related industry.

• 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 processesisadvantageous
• 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

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 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