Project Manager; Nuclear

Project Manager (Nuclear)

Location: Delkia Nexus Centre, Haydock / Sutton House, Cumbria

Attendance: Hybrid (2 days a week from either site)

Job type: Permanent / Full time

Rate: Competitive

Delkia is a specialist engineering and technology company for safety‑related and mission‑critical systems in highly regulated sectors, including aerospace, clean energy and maritime sectors. Our offer incorporates engineering design, technical consultancy and systems integration.

We believe that engineering is not just about technology, manufacturing and innovation. It’s about the people behind it. Delkia ensures that its teams are the focus of its business through passion, belief and simply a better way of working, resulting in great outcomes for our customers. We’re also proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and invest in future talent through supporting STEM initiatives, apprenticeships, placements and summer interns.

Our Head Office is the Delkia Nexus Centre, Haydock, supported by facilities in Sutton House, Dovenby Hall, Cumbria. Alongside these locations, we have a network of skilled staff working across the UK, forming a dynamic and highly capable team.

Come and join a company that values our people and is growing fast.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the design, development, and implementation of systems for various Nuclear projects. The successful candidate will ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant standards, regulations, and project requirements, with a particular focus on mission systems, systems integration and control panel design & manufacture.

• Lead and manage the Nuclear band engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, clients, and other stakeholders to define project scopes, deliverables, and timelines.
• Conduct programme reviews and assessments of engineering reports and documentation.
• Provide technical expertise and problem‑solving support throughout project life cycles.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering tasks within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Oversee and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Prepare and present technical reports and documentation to stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, risk management, and change control processes.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the engineering team and across other project teams.

• Track record of delivering projects under NEC contracts
• Qualified in a project management discipline ideally with relevant experience in Nuclear or similar regulated sectors.
• Experience in systems, mechanical and process engineering.
• Experience in managing and leading engineering teams.
• Understanding of industry standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to influence sound engineering and make managerial decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in relevant project software and tools. (P6 would be a bonus)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• Competitive salary
• Employers pension contributions of 5%
• 4 day working week - Mon to Thurs
• 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus Bank Holidays)
• Birthday Day Off (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare
• Volunteering time including 1 day for STEM related activities
• Professional Membership fees
• Free tea, coffee and fruit in the workplace
• Team collaboration and social events including a fully funded Christmas Party
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible working
• Training and development
• Excellent company standards
• Company bonus scheme
• Great team spirit

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