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Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager – Nuclear Decommissioning & Demolition
Location: South East England
Role Overview Aureos is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major nuclear decommissioning and demolition project. This high-accountability role demands strong leadership, technical expertise in demolition methodologies, and experience managing health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance within a highly regulated nuclear environment. The project operates under an NEC4 contract, requiring meticulous planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Leadership
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, from planning through execution and close-out, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient decommissioning and demolition.
- Drive performance across HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality), programme, and commercial outcomes.
- Oversee demolition and dismantling activities, including hazardous materials handling and waste management, ensuring strict adherence to radiological, structural, and environmental safety protocols.
Technical & Operational Excellence
- Ensure full compliance with:
- Nuclear safety case requirements
- Regulatory standards
- Site licence conditions
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams, including engineering, construction, radiological protection, and commercial specialists.
- Coordinate subcontractors and specialist demolition contractors, ensuring safe systems of work and high-quality execution.
- Plan, programme, and sequence complex demolition works efficiently.
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Contract & Risk Management
- Administer project delivery in line with NEC4 contractual obligations, including:
- Early warnings
- Compensation events
- Programme submissions
- Implement robust risk management processes—particularly for radiological, structural, and environmental hazards.
- Maintain accurate cost, risk, and performance reporting for stakeholders.
Stakeholder & Client Relations
- Act as the primary interface between Aureos and key stakeholders, including regulators.
- Foster collaborative, safety-focused cultures and drive continuous improvement.
- Resolve delivery challenges and programme delays through proactive decision-making.
- Ensure teams are competent, trained, and aligned with project objectives and behaviours.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation (cost tracking, compliance records, performance metrics).
Required Skills & Experience
Technical & Professional Competencies
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Asbestos expertise—knowledge of legislation, survey, and management requirements.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in:
- Major construction projects
- Complex multi-disciplinary or infrastructure projects
- Demolition/deconstruction projects
- Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and experience working in highly regulated environments.
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Soft Skills & Leadership
- Proven leadership in hazardous or nuclear environments.
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
About Aureos
Aureos is a leading provider of nuclear decommissioning and environmental remediation services, driven by a commitment to safety, excellence, and compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Wellbeing and support assistance
Equal Opportunities Statement
Aureos is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to:
- Fair treatment regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
- Eliminating biases with justified employment conditions.
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