Project Manager – Temporary Power & Lighting

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of Temporary Installations, Power and Lighting works across a Nuclear Power Plant.

Working within one of Europe's largest and most complex construction programmes, you will be responsible for managing the safe and successful delivery of critical site infrastructure, ensuring temporary electrical systems and associated installations support ongoing construction activities across the project.

The successful candidate will have experience delivering large-scale construction, energy, infrastructure or industrial projects involving temporary power distribution, site services, electrical installations, and multidisciplinary contractor management.

• Manage the delivery of Temporary Installations, Power and Lighting work packages across the HPC site.
• Lead engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage contract performance, commercial obligations and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, opportunities and change controls.
• Interface with construction, engineering, commissioning and operational teams.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support planning and delivery of temporary electrical infrastructure to meet construction demands.
• Drive resolution of technical, commercial and delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, nuclear quality standards and site safety requirements.

Required Skills:

• Proven Project Management experience on major construction, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.
• Experience managing electrical installations, temporary power systems, site services or utilities infrastructure.
• Experience delivering projects within highly regulated environments.
• Strong contract management experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, risk and change.
• Experience working directly with construction and site delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or equivalent
  military experience
  .

Desirable

Skills:

• Nuclear industry experience.
• Temporary Power and Lighting systems.
• Electrical infrastructure projects.
• NEC and/or FIDIC contract experience.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification.
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military…