Project Manager - Civils | Nuclear Energy

Lead complex civil engineering projects that help power the UK's low-carbon future.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure within the UK's nuclear energy sector. Working on technically challenging projects, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.

You will join a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can grow through exposure to major programmes and industry-leading engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to completion

Define and implement project execution strategies aligned with agreed objectives

Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement and construction

Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with regulatory and company standards

Manage project schedules, budgets and risk management activities

Monitor performance using modern project controls and reporting tools

Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and project teams

Prepare project documentation, reports and progress updates

Ensure compliance with safety cases, quality standards and CDM regulations

Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across project teams

Qualifications and Requirements

Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Chartered status or working towards chartership preferred

APMP or equivalent project management qualification

Strong experience delivering projects in highly regulated environments

Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning

Knowledge of safety cases, HSE legislation and compliance frameworks

Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams

Strong commercial awareness including cost control and planning

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability

Experience within power generation or nuclear sites beneficial

What's in it for you

The nuclear energy sector offers long-term career stability, cutting-edge engineering challenges and the opportunity to contribute to secure, sustainable energy generation. Professionals in this field benefit from working on nationally significant infrastructure projects while developing highly transferable technical and leadership skills.

Competitive salary and strong market rates

Excellent benefits package

Long-term career progression opportunities

Exposure to major national infrastructure programmes

Professional development and membership support

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where possible

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects

Company Overview

Our Client is a globally respected engineering and technology organisation delivering advanced solutions across science, security and sustainability. With a strong reputation for tackling complex challenges, they combine technical excellence with a collaborative culture that empowers people to innovate and grow. Their teams work on critical infrastructure and energy programmes that shape the future, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, integrity and continuous professional development.

Interested?

Apply today by emailing your CV to or ring the office on (phone number removed) and ask for or Carolyn or Emily