MEH Project Manager - Nuclear

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MEH Project Manager

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (UK)

Vulcain Engineering is an international engineering consultancy that supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We deliver high‑value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges, with operations in 17 countries and over 6,000 staff worldwide. In the UK, we focus on the nuclear sector and contribute to pioneering projects such as Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC).

As an MEH Project Manager you will bring technical and operational expertise to support the Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC (MEH) branch of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. You will collaborate across both SZC and HPC, translating lessons from HPC into SZC design and delivery.

• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives within HPC, sharing learnings with SZC and proposing practical solutions (e.g., development of the Standards Field Solutions concept).
• Support the MEH branch by ensuring the initial reference configuration meets the highest quality standards.
• Manage engagement with IT systems and tools, ensuring alignment with process and data management requirements.
• Address and resolve issues within the MEH scope, following the delivery of manufactured or fabricated equipment to site.
• Resolve mechanical‑civil interface challenges on site, focusing on tolerance issues arising from pre‑cast components.
• Lead the definition and implementation of Standard Field Solutions for the MEH scope, ensuring alignment with established approaches used in the Civil discipline.
• Deliver replication activities within the scope, focusing on replication planning and implementation for SZC.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project managers, engineering teams and other key stakeholders across the delivery programmes and the Technical Directorate to ensure effective coordination and knowledge sharing.

• Proven experience in coordinating multi‑disciplinary design and procurement activities, delivering outcomes on schedule.
• Strong project management, project engineering and technical coordination capabilities.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, process, systems or civil engineering for large‑scale industrial plants.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working on Hinkley Point C (HPC) or other EPR projects.
• Knowledge of engineering principles specific to EPR projects, including detailed understanding of EPR design.
• Experience in pre‑tender and tender processes for procuring design, manufacturing or installation contracts for industrial equipment.
• Awareness of commercial considerations in the delivery of major projects.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate; this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high‑level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role.
• Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.