Project Manager (Nuclear)

Location: Haydock, St Helens (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

Cockermouth, Cumbria (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

Job type: Permanent / Temporary

Contracted hours: Full time – 36hrs per week (we offer an option to condense full time hours into 4 days Monday – Thursday) / Part time

About the role

Overview of the role

Delkia Nuclear is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering and nuclear-sector projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards, with strong commercial and planning control using NEC contracts and Primavera P6.

What you’ll be responsible for

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery within nuclear and highly regulated environments

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations

• Use Primavera P6 to create, maintain, and monitor project schedules and critical paths

• Administer and manage projects under NEC contracts (e.g., NEC3/NEC4), including early warnings, compensation events, and programme submissions

• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures

• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and change control processes

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, safety, quality, and commercial stakeholders

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships

• Track and report project performance using KPIs and earned value techniques

• Ensure all deliverables meet technical, safety, and quality expectations

• Support bid and proposal development where required

About you

What you’ll bring

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated sectors

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), including commercial administration

• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 for project planning and controls

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMI)

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects

• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture and regulatory frameworks

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP) preferred

• Formal training or certification in NEC contract management (desirable)

• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain) may be required

The Person

We believe that recruiting is not just about finding people who can demonstrate the right skills – if you can demonstrate those we would also like to see:

· a can-do attitude with a positive approach to problem solving

· excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of their work

· application of our core values in your everyday working life:

o collaboration and teamwork

o integrity, trust and accountability

o safety and security

o client focused

o positive social value and impact

o continuous improvement

What we offer

In return, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

Ways of Working

· 36 hours full time working

· Optional 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday)

· Hybrid working for many roles (minimum of 2 days per week on site)

Time Off

· 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus bank holidays)

· Option to purchase up to 36 hours additional holiday

· Birthday day off (in addition to your holiday entitlement)

· 1 STEM Day per year

Other benefits

· Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare

· Employers pension contributions of 5%

· Cycle to work scheme

· Professional membership fees (if required for your role)

· Free onsite parking

· Free refreshments and fruit in the workplace

Next Steps

If this is the right role for you and you’re ready to join our team, please apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter giving us a little more information about yourself, your situation and why you consider yourself to be the right person for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Security and Vetting

We take the security requirements of our industry, client and customers very seriously so before joining the team you’ll be required to undertake a number of checks. Depending on your role, you may be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vetting clearance as appropriate to the role applied for.

Equal Opportunities

We believe in equality, diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

Confidentiality

All applications received will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence and restricted to those involved in the recruitment process.

Note to Agencies

Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.