Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Infrastructure
Location: London
Sector: Nuclear (New Build, Decommissioning & Major Capital Programmes)
Employment Type: Permanent
Eligibility: UK Right to Work Required
We are partnering with a leading global engineering and project management consultancy to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of major UK nuclear programmes.
This role offers a rare opportunity to work client-side on complex, safety-critical nuclear infrastructure projects, with long-term career progression across wider regulated sectors including energy, defence, rail, and major infrastructure.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the UK Nuclear Project Delivery Lead, the Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in delivering high-value consultancy services across the full project lifecycle pre-contract through to final account on large-scale nuclear capital programmes.
This role suits a Project Manager with strong NEC contract expertise, a deep understanding of regulated environments, and experience operating in highly governed, assurance-led programmes.
Our client is known for investing heavily in their people, offering structured development plans, funded training, and clear pathways to chartership, senior leadership, and sector mobility.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Commercial Management
- Client-side management and administration of NEC3 & NEC4 ECC contracts
- Budget ownership, cost control, and commercial reporting
- Collaboration with Quantity Surveyors on:
- Monthly valuations and payment certification
- Defined Cost determination and cost forecasting
- Preparation and issue of all contractual notifications, including:
- Early Warning Notices
- Compensation Events
- General contractual communications
- Ensuring robust project controls, audit-ready records, and compliance with contractual requirements
Project & Stakeholder Leadership
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams in a complex nuclear environment
- Build strong client, contractor, and regulatory stakeholder relationships
- Drive efficiency, assurance, and governance across the supply chain
- Line management, mentoring, and development of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
Pre-Contract Activities
- Scope definition, optioneering, and feasibility studies
- Cost estimating, risk identification, and mitigation planning
- Preparation and management of complex tender documentation
- Tender evaluation and recommendation
- Early Contractor and Subcontractor Involvement (ECI / ESI) during design development
Post-Contract Activities
- Administration of construction and professional services contracts
- Monitoring of expenditure and management of project cashflow
- Leading change control, variations, and compensation event negotiations
- Support with claims management and dispute resolution
- Final accounts, close-out, and post-project evaluation
About You
Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager with:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a numerate discipline
- Full membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. MAPM, or equivalent)
- Extensive post-graduate experience within the Nuclear sector (new build, decommissioning, waste, or supporting infrastructure)
- Demonstrable client-side experience working for a main contractor, JV, or consultancy
- Expert working knowledge of the NEC3/NEC4 suite of contracts
- Experience working in highly regulated, safety-critical environments
- Strong understanding of nuclear governance, assurance, and risk management
- Line management and recruitment experience
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
- Right to work in the UK
What's in It for You?
✅ Long-Term Career Development
- Fully supported route to chartership
- Continuous professional development and funded training
- Clear progression within nuclear or into other regulated sectors
✅ Purpose-Driven Work
- Contribution to nationally significant nuclear programmes
- Work on projects that support energy security, sustainability, and long-term infrastructure resilience
✅ Inclusive Employer
Our client is an Equal Opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from all backgrounds. Selection is based purely on skills, experience, and role suitability.
✅ Global Organisation with Strong Values
- Commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible delivery
- Backed by a dedicated foundation supporting environmental, educational, and social causes
Next Steps
If you are a Senior Project Manager with nuclear sector experience looking to work client-side on high-profile, long-term programmes, we would love to have a confidential conversation.
📩 Apply today or contact us directly for further details.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.