Senior Project Manager, Plant Design – Nuclear

Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Project Manager leading the delivery of plant design work packages within the nuclear industry. Ensuring project safety, efficiency, and compliance with governance standards.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

project managementplanningschedulingbudgetingrisk managementchange managementengineering project lifecyclesdelivery modelsnuclear industry principleslarge-scale infrastructure projects

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementteam leadershipproblem-solvingrisk identificationreportingcontinuous improvementengagementissue escalation

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6MS Projectproject planning tools

Industry Keywords

nuclear safety cultureregulatory frameworksdesign governancecomplex regulated environmentsenergy sectorinfrastructure projectsdefence sectorBalance of Plantproject management governancestakeholder engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget
Maintain robust project plans with support from Project Planners
Forecast and manage project finances alongside Cost Engineers
Lead cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and programme teams
Identify and manage risks, implementing clear mitigation plans
Provide clear reporting and escalate issues where needed
Create a positive, high‑performing team environment
Capture lessons learned and continuously improve ways of working
Support engagement with external stakeholders where required
Ensure compliance with project management governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Project Management Expertise (High priority)
Experience delivering complex, multi‑year engineering projects (often multi‑£M scale)
Strong capability across planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management
Confidence using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project or similar
A strong understanding of nuclear industry principles
Familiarity with nuclear safety culture, regulatory frameworks and design governance
Hands‑on experience delivering or supporting conventional island (Balance of Plant) programmes or equivalent large‑scale infrastructure/energy projects
Understanding of how engineering, procurement, construction and regulatory activities interface across major programmes
Solid understanding of engineering project lifecycles and delivery models
Experience working in complex, regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, infrastructure, energy)
Communication & Stakeholder Management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits allowance: £2,200
Bonus opportunity: 12.5%
Pension: Standard Rolls‑Royce SMR pension 12%
Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
Life assurance: 6x pensionable salary
Income protection: 50%
£250 new joiner payment
Flexible and part‑time working options