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Senior Project Manager – Nuclear Upgrade Programme
The Senior Project Manager will lead an upgrade programme of works within a nuclear licenced site, reporting to the Project Lead or Project Director. This critical role involves owning, planning, managing, and delivering diverse projects to support a wider infrastructure upgrade within a matrix team framework with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must be a UK National and will need to progress through security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
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Scope Management
- Draft scope of works documents
- Incorporate comments through the document control system to enable procurement packages
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Project Delivery & Risk Management
- Manage and deliver allocated project packages under the direction of the Project Lead/Project Director
- Reduce risks through gate reviews to ensure successful project progression
- Provide regular updates on scheduling, risk, cost, and quality via weekly project reports and team reviews
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Compliance & Discipline
- Ensure adherence to all working practices, safety protocols, quality standards, and corporate procedures
- Monitor compliance and maintain discipline across the project
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Stakeholder & Subcontractor Engagement
- Collabrate with subcontractors to clarify scope, work, and scheduling requirements
- Act as line manager for an Assistant Project Manager
Requirements
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Technical & Planning Expertise
- Proven ability in technical problem-solving, interpreting product design/engineering discussions (including mechanical, electrical, or control systems)
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle planning & management
- Ability to identify project/system-level interfaces and influence critical path timings
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Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience integrating and influencing across cross-functional teams in a structured organisation
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Qualifications & Experience
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (desirable)
- Essential experience in fast-paced project environments
- Preference for SQEP-assessed candidates in nuclear engineering, design, or project management
- Desirable experience in nuclear or highly regulated sectors
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Core Values
- Safety First – Championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive culture where wellbeing is prioritised.
- Client Focus – Ensuring quality deliverables and building long-term client relationships.
- Integrity – Aligning actions with compliance while influencing positive industry outcomes.
- Create Opportunity – Fostering a continuous improvement culture to support professional growth.
Mace is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming all candidates willing to contribute. If you feel your skills align without meeting all criteria, we encourage you to apply.
We also welcome discussions on part-time, flexible, or hybrid working arrangements if suitable for the role.
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