Nuclear Infrastructure Project Managers | Relocate to Australia | Expression of Interest

Nuclear Infrastructure Project Managers | Relocate to Australia | Expression of Interest

Join one of the world's leading nuclear consultancies and help establish Australia's future naval nuclear capability through the AUKUS partnership. Mott Mac Donald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management and development consultancy. We employ more than 800 nuclear professionals globally, supporting clients across defence nuclear, civil nuclear, fusion, decommissioning, waste management and major infrastructure programmes.

As Australia develops a sovereign naval nuclear capability, we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced UK Nuclear Infrastructure Project Managers interested in relocating to Australia and contributing to one of the most significant nuclear programmes in the world.

Lead the delivery of complex infrastructure, engineering, design and safety-related programmes that will help establish the foundations of Australia's emerging naval nuclear enterprise.

Working alongside specialists from Australia, the United Kingdom and across our global business, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships and drive successful project outcomes in a highly regulated environment. This is a unique opportunity to apply your project leadership experience to once-in-a-generation programmes while helping shape the future of Australia's nuclear capability.

Join one of Australia's most significant defence and nuclear programmes supporting the delivery of the AUKUS partnership and Australia's future naval nuclear capability.

As a Senior Nuclear Infrastructure Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex projects and programmes across the nuclear and defence sectors. Working alongside specialists from Australia, the UK and across our global business, you will drive successful outcomes across infrastructure, engineering, design and safety-related work packages that support Australia's sovereign defence capability. Depending on your experience and project requirements, you may lead major infrastructure and design delivery packages, complex engineering programmes, or the coordination and delivery of nuclear safety case activities.

• Lead the delivery of complex infrastructure, engineering, design or nuclear safety programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks and resources to achieve successful outcomes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, safety specialists, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, governance, reporting and performance management activities.
• Manage technical, commercial and delivery interfaces across complex programmes.
• Oversee the delivery of engineering and design outputs in accordance with project requirements.
• Where required, manage the delivery of nuclear safety case programmes, including planning, coordination and assurance of safety-related activities.
• Support engagement with clients, regulators, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Identify, manage and escalation project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support procurement, contracting and delivery strategy development.
• Contribute to capability development, mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Nuclear safety case programme management
• Engineering and design management
• Defence infrastructure projects
• Major projects within highly regulated environments
• Design & Build delivery models
• Project controls, scheduling and risk management
• Stakeholder and regulatory engagement
• Contract and commercial management
• Multidisciplinary project leadership
• Nuclear, defence, transport, energy or other high-hazard industries

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in engineering, project management, construction management or another relevant discipline.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure, engineering, design or nuclear-related projects.
• Experience with in defence, nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, governance and reporting skills.
• Experience managing project risks, issues and commercial considerations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Chartered status, professional certification or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing others.

If you are excited by the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges and help shape Australia's nuclear future, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of our defence projects, successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance (Australian NV1 or UK SC/DV equivalent). We will support suitable candidates through the clearance process where required.

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