Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Nuclear, Energy Unit

Location:

Altrincham, Glasgow, Bristol, Whitehaven – UK.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Energy Unit within the Nuclear, Defence and Civil division. This technical project management role offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects safely and effectively in accordance with company procedures and the highly regulated nuclear sector.

• Build and maintain a capable and effective integrated project team.
• Develop and execute strategies and plans to meet project baselines.
• Lead delivery teams to ensure projects meet scope, cost, schedule and quality requirements, adhering to legislation and company procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely project performance updates and reports.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Identify risks, issues and potential concerns early and implement corrective actions to protect project baselines.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, legislation and engineering standards.
• Work closely with project and engineering managers and other project disciplines.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally.

• Demonstrated success managing outcomes of complex projects in highly regulated industries, preferably nuclear.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eligibility to apply for and obtain Security Clearance.
• Degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in project management or an engineering‑related discipline.
• Professional accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., APM, RICS).

Financial wellbeing:

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4x your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6x.
• Income protection scheme providing a financial benefit and support for long‑term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and wills.
• Annual bonus schemes sharing the company’s success.

Employee Ownership:

• No external investors; culture of shared success.
• Employees have a stake and voice in the business with direct connection to performance bonuses.
• Career growth increases your stake, recognising long‑term impact.
• Opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels.
• Direct pathway towards ownership from day one for senior roles.

Health and wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan for everyday costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, free support from menopause experts.
• Wellbeing support available through a comprehensive program, including for families.
• Flexible salary option to opt into health benefits extended to family.

Lifestyle:

• Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; option to buy or sell leave.
• 10 additional paid days for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• After 5 years, holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days.
• Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts.

Enhanced family and carers leave:

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Up to 24 weeks full pay for shared parental leave matching maternity leave.
• Up to five extra days for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.
• Support for military families balancing service life, career and wellbeing.

Learning and development:

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options.

Networks, communities and social outcomes:

• Wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
• Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Opportunity to make a difference within communities through social outcomes.

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment practices and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those with differences in ability, skills and experience.

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