Senior Project Manager, Whitehaven

Role Overview

We are seeking an experiencedSenior Project Managerto lead the delivery of a major nuclear and civils work package as part of a wider nuclear infrastructure programme. The role holds full accountability for safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery within a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment.

The Senior Project Manager will manage multi‑disciplinary teams and supply chain partners, ensuring that works are delivered to programme, cost, quality, and nuclear safety requirements, while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership&Delivery

• Take full responsibility for the end‑to‑end delivery of assigned nuclear and civils works
• Lead and coordinate construction, engineering, commercial, planning, and support teams
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to specification, on time, and within budget
• Provide visible leadership on site, promoting a strong safety and compliance culture

Nuclear Safety, Compliance&Assurance

• Ensure all project activities comply with nuclear site licence conditions, UK legislation, and client standards
• Support nuclear safety case requirements and assurance processes
• Lead engagement with audits, assurance reviews, and regulatory scrutiny at project level

Programme, Cost&Controls

• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cost control in conjunction with commercial teams
• Maintain robust project controls, reporting, and governance arrangements
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
• Control change through formal change management and client approval processes

Stakeholder&Client Management

• Act as the primary interface with the client and key stakeholders for the project
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Provide clear, accurate progress and performance reporting to senior leadership and the client

Team Leadership&Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams, promoting high performance and collaboration
• Support resource planning, recruitment, and succession planning
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and delivery‑focused team environment

Skills&Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as aSenior Project Managerdelivering major civils or infrastructure projects
• Experience working inhighly regulated or safety‑critical environments, ideally nuclear or equivalent
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, project controls, and governance
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and complex supply chains
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Eligible forUK security clearance

Desirable

• Previous experience onnuclear‑licensed sitesor nuclear infrastructure programmes
• Experience delivering projects under NEC or similar contract forms
• Strong civils or heavy construction background

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction, or project management

Desirable

• Chartered status or working towards chartership
• APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification
• SMSTS

Personal Attributes

• Strong leader with a delivery‑focused mindset
• Calm, decisive, and credible under pressure
• High standards for safety, quality, and compliance
• Comfortable operating at senior client and stakeholder level