Nuclear Project Manager

Shepley Engineers

Purpose

  • To lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent multidisciplinary engineering projects across nuclear facilities within the UK.
  • Responsible for project scope, programme, cost, quality, risk and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • The role provides leadership to Project Engineers and delivery teams, maintains key client relationships and supports the growth of the company's nuclear portfolio.

Accountabilities

  • Lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent engineering projects from tender through to completion and handover.
  • Manage project scope, programme, cost, quality and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with company and client requirements.
  • Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers and project delivery teams.
  • Manage projects in accordance with NEC3 and NEC4 contract principles, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, change control and programme management requirements.
  • Support estimating, tendering and project development activities including scope review, programme development, resource planning, risk identification and cost estimation.
  • Support the preparation, review and administration of subcontract agreements and scopes of work.
  • Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure safe, compliant and effective project delivery.
  • Provide timely and accurate operational, programme and commercial reporting to senior management.
  • Identify and develop opportunities that support the continued growth of the company's nuclear portfolio.

Behavioural Requirements

  • Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills.
  • Promotes a positive safety culture and leads by example.
  • Supports the development of Project Engineers and project teams through coaching and mentoring.
  • Commercially aware, proactive and solution focused.
  • Able to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.

Technical Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects within a highly regulated environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract.
  • Experience developing and managing project programmes using Primavera P6.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, Project Engineers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Understanding of estimating, planning, project controls, commercial management, risk and change control processes.
  • Good understanding of HSEQ requirements within engineering or construction environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) Clearance.
  • Willingness to participate in client and company Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing programmes, including random, pre-employment and for-cause testing where applicable.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Qualifications

  • Relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification.
  • SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

  • APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
  • NEC Accreditation or formal NEC contract training.
  • Experience within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries.
  • IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.

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