Project Manager, Operations Management

Project Manager (Engineering) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with an engineering bias to join a large‑scale Nuclear Defence project based in Chorley. The role suits a seasoned professional who can take ownership of high‑value engineering design delivery and work closely with technical teams to achieve outcomes to time, cost, and quality targets.

Rate Depending on experience.

Location and Working Pattern Chorley, Lancashire – this role requires on‑site presence

Client Overview Our client is leading a major defence engineering project and requires an individual with strong project management and technical oversight experience to coordinate design delivery within a complex, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities Lead and deliver an engineering design project to meet defined objectives in cost, quality, and schedule.

Work closely with the Project Controls team to ensure accurate and effective programme information.

Manage client and contract interfaces across assigned projects, maintaining strong communication and productive relationships.

Oversee NEC3/NEC4 contract delivery, ensuring timely management of Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events (CEs).Control project scope and prevent scope creep by aligning all design changes with agreed documentation.

Coordinate integration across engineering, manufacturing, and end‑user teams to maintain operational alignment.

Feed live prototype and testing outcomes back into the schedule to maintain programme accuracy.

Influence internal functions to support project gates and downstream delivery objectives.

Must‑have Requirements Proven track record leading complex, multi‑million‑pound EPC contracts.

Strong engineering or design management background within highly regulated environments.

Proficiency in NEC3/NEC4 contract management, including EWNs and CEs.Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and design schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Eligible to obtain relevant secuirty clearance.

Background in nuclear or defence sector projects.

Experience with concurrent engineering or parallel prototyping.

Knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks and lessons‑learned integration.

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