Project Manager – C&I

Project Manager – Nuclear Build Programme
Location: AWE Burghfield (Site-Based)
Rate: c. £600 per day (Outside IR35)
Hours: Full-time on site, Monday-Friday, 45-hour week
Are you an accomplished Project Manager with proven experience in the nuclear or defence sector? We’re seeking a high-calibre professional to support a major nuclear construction programme at AWE Burghfield. This is a hands-on, site-based role delivering critical national infrastructure-perfect for someone who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments.
You must hold current and active SC clearance to be considered for this role.
Additionally, you must have a strong background delivering projects within nuclear or defence settings, with I&C systems experience essential.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day operational delivery of major construction works within a nuclear-regulated environment.

• Managing significant site-based packages and coordinating multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor teams.

• Building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and maintaining clear communication throughout delivery.

• Ensuring that nuclear safety, quality, and compliance standards are met at all times.

• Driving performance against strict schedules and budgets through proactive controls, risk management, and quality oversight.

• Fostering an inclusive team culture and motivating others to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Applying strong project controls and commercial management processes (NEC3 & NEC4).

• Ensuring all key project deliverables and milestones are met consistently and to the highest standard.

About you

• Current and active SC clearance (essential).

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with formal project management certifications (APM, PMP, PRINCE2, etc.).

• Significant experience managing complex construction projects in highly regulated nuclear or defence environments.

• Strong background delivering Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management.

• Demonstrable leadership of multi-contractor, multi-discipline delivery teams.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

• Able to perform under pressure and deliver in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

• Eligible to obtain DV clearance.