Vulcain Engineering Group
Project Manager - Nuclear
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Vulcain Engineering, a player in engineering and consulting, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructures that will shape the world of tomorrow.
With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.
In the UK, we have a key focus the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).
Project Manager - Nuclear
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of valves contracts within a major nuclear new build environment. This role requires deep technical understanding of valves systems, strong supplier management capability, and experience overseeing design, procurement, manufacturing, qualification, and contract configuration activities.
You will work closely with engineering teams, quality specialists, supply chain partners, and client representatives to ensure valves packages meet nuclear safety, performance, and regulatory expectations. This is a critical role for ensuring high-integrity mechanical components are delivered right-first-time.
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Main Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of valves contracts, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements are achieved.
- Oversee supplier surveillance activities, including monitoring design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and qualification deliverables.
- Author and maintain technical contract specifications, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with engineering requirements.
- Manage contract configuration, technical interfaces, and change control across internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead the qualification process for valves, ensuring all technical, regulatory, and safety requirements are met.
- Manage and close technical Open Points impacting contract delivery, coordinating with engineering and suppliers.
- Support the qualification of new valve suppliers for nuclear activities, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client expectations.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineering teams, project controls, and client representatives.
- Monitor progress against baselines, identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure documentation, compliance, and assurance requirements are met throughout the contract lifecycle.
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Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries, Hinkley Point C experience is preferred
- Direct experience managing valves contracts or similar high-integrity mechanical equipment packages.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, and nuclear quality requirements.
- Experience overseeing supplier design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and qualification activities.
- Ability to manage complex technical interfaces and contract configuration.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong project controls awareness, including schedule, cost, risk, and change management.
- Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.
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