Civil Project Manager - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking a Project Manager to join our PMO division, who are providing the client-side professional services across pioneer nuclear new build projects such as Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC).

This is a delivery position with full end-to-end accountability for civil contracts or work packages within the programmes. Holds responsibility for safe, compliant execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Accountable for full lifecycle delivery of civil contracts or work packages, meeting time, cost, quality, and safety objectives
• Define scope, set strategy, and manage key programme interfaces
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, 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

Preferred Profile:

• Civil Engineering background proven delivery of civil EPC/EPCM scopes in regulated environments, with accountability for major contracts
• End-to-end experience across design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning
• 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
• Civil Engineering experience within nuclear/highly regulated projects is highly desirable