Project Operations Lead

Job Summary

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a global nuclear business that provides engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and technical services to the nuclear industry. We support the design, operation, maintenance, and life extension of nuclear power plants and are looking to recruit a Project Operations Lead for our Bristol office.

The Project Operations Lead will act as a deputy to the Head of Business Line and will be responsible for company strategy and operational objectives.

A base salary between £65,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 9% pension (minimum of 1% contributions from you)
• BUPA healthcare (individual and family)
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional Body Membership support

• Support the Head of Business Line in delivering strategic objectives and business performance.
• Lead operational activities to drive growth, efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee successful project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support business development through tender preparation, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to optimise resource planning, capability development, and workload management.
• Monitor business performance, reporting, forecasting, and governance to achieve commercial targets.
• Act as deputy to the Head of Business Line, providing leadership and representing the business when required.

• Engineering degree with a background in Engineering, Commercial or project management.
• Project Management qualification.

• Experienced in project management/delivery.
• Previously led supported bids, tenders, and business development.
• Well versed with nuclear projects.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.