About the Role
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Posted: 04/03/2026
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
FLEXIBLE - OFFICE BASE STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE
NUCLEAR | PERMANENT
JOB REFERENCE: N-2026-01
With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.
Summary of Role:
Capula has a portfolio of systems contracts to be delivered to major clients within the Nuclear Industry, some integrating with existing C&I systems, some stand alone and some greenfield. With cumulative values of several £Ms the contracts include a range of full turnkey solutions based generally upon PLC/SCADA technology and including hardwired/logic based safety systems. Some contracts also include site installation and cabling etc. Based upon world class products the contracts cover Requirements Definition, Design, Substantiation, Implementation, Testing, Installation, Commissioning and the ongoing support.
Role Description:
Senior management role responsible for a number of contracts cumulatively £several m, from inception through to delivery within demanding timescales
Ensuring that the portfolio of projects are delivered to timescale, specification, budget and customer satisfaction
Including liaison with production and hardware engineering facilities based at Stone
Overall financial responsibility for these contracts, including subcontracts for specialist works and supplies
People-management responsibility for leading and motivating a team of project managers, hardware, software and installation engineers (up to 30)
Responsibility for all Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety aspects of the projects through the Company Q,H&S Manager and project H&S Advisor
Hold regular report and progress meetings with clients
Assist in securing future business by cultivating customer expectations through excellent delivery
Essential Requirements:
At least 5-10 years demonstrable full E,C&I project management experience within the nuclear industry or similar regulated background
Must have good customer facing skills
Experience of NEC3 /4 contracting
Must have Electrical Hardware knowledge
Must be commercially astute and an experienced negotiator
Must have demonstrable track record of achieving project timescales, margins, customer satisfaction and quality
Experience of subcontractor management
Strong leadership skills, including team management experience
Current driving license and must be prepared to travel, with some stays away at customer sites
Must be able to gain SC clearance as a minimum
Desirable Requirements:
A recognized project management qualification (for example, PMI, APMP etc) and/or approved training.
A recognized safety qualification (for example IOSH managing Safely) and/or approved training
Experience of CEMAR
Degree qualified, ideally from an electrical engineering background
In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible working
Pension
Life assurance policy
Private health care
Lifestyle screening
Salary sacrifice programme
Mental health assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH ONLY OUR PREFERRED SUPPLIERS.
To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail hr@capula.com with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.
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Tech Stack
project managementnuclear industryE&I systemsSCADAPLCteam leadershipNEC3/4 contractingsubcontractor managementquality managementsafety management