Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: Sizewell

About the Opportunity
NRL is recruiting on behalf of a client for experienced Project Managers to support their long-term work. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex nuclear projects within one of the UK’s most safety-critical environments, contributing directly to the UK’s clean energy future.

What You’ll Be Doing
As Project Manager, you will:

Lead the safe delivery of projects in line with company procedures and client expectations, ensuring all project objectives are achieved within the agreed time, cost, and quality baselines.
Develop and implement project execution strategies in agreement with the client’s Project Portfolio Manager (PPM).
Coordinate cross-functional project teams, engaging with internal departments, client stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
Ensure effective management of project scope, risks, budgets, and schedules throughout the full lifecycle.
Uphold high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance, including adherence to CDM and other regulatory frameworks.
Prepare key project documentation including business cases, sanction papers, and performance reports.
Act as the main point of contact between the client and the Operations Manager for project delivery.
Occasionally travel to other UK sites as required.
What You’ll Need

A degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
A formal project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2) and a strong grasp of modern PM methodologies.
Proven experience leading projects through their full lifecycle, ideally within nuclear, energy, or similarly regulated environments.
Strong understanding of engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and commercial contracting.
Knowledge of safety cases, CDM regulations, and environmental and health & safety legislation.
Demonstrated experience with estimating, cost control, risk management, Earned Value tools, and use of planning and reporting software.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, results-driven mindset.
Has the ability to gain security clearance.
 
Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Free single medical cover and access to digital GP services.
Enhanced parental leave pay and family-friendly benefits.
Professional development support, including reimbursement for memberships.
Participation in Amentum’s Collectively programme (paid volunteering, matched donations, and more).
Flexible and hybrid working options may be available, depending on the project requirements.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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