Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our PMO division, who are providing the client-side professional services for Hinkley Point C (HPC) - a pioneer nuclear new build project in the Southwest of the UK.
This is a senior delivery position with full end-to-end accountability for one or more major contracts or work packages within the HPC programme. Holds responsibility for safe, compliant execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning in a highly regulated nuclear environment.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for full lifecycle delivery of major contracts or work packages, meeting time, cost, quality, and safety objectives
- Define scope, set execution strategy, and manage key programme interfaces
- Lead multidisciplinary teams of 20-50 people, including matrixed resources
- Own and manage Level 3 and Level 4 schedules, aligned with the overall project plan
- Control cost, risk, and change through Earned Value Management principles
- Administer NEC and FIDIC contracts, including claims management and close-out
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across contractors, subcontractors and site teams
- Ensure strict adherence to nuclear safety, quality standards, and CDM requirements
Qualifications
- Proven delivery of complex EPC/EPCM scopes in regulated environments, with accountability for major contracts and multi-year programmes
- End-to-end experience across design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning
- Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams under pressure, with clear ownership and decision-making
- Confident in managing contractor performance and driving improvement where needed
- Solid application of earned value, risk management, and change control
- Experience administering NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, including claims, negotiation, and resolution
- Full budget responsibility, not just performance reporting
- Background in nuclear, energy, infrastructure, or similarly regulated sectors
- Good understanding of nuclear quality standards and graded approach to quality
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience in a principal contractor environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and high-quality delivery
Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
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