Project Manager

Project Manager – Nuclear Fabrication & Modular Construction

Location: Derby / Hybrid
Employment: Contract
Sector: Nuclear / Engineering Manufacturing

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager – Nuclear Fabrication & Modular Construction to support a major UK nuclear programme.

This is a senior project delivery position responsible for complex manufacturing, fabrication and modular assembly projects, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, logistics and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication and modular construction projects from design freeze through manufacturing, assembly, testing and handover.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules and budgets.
• Manage project performance, risks, change and project controls.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply-chain and construction interfaces.
• Manage fabrication subcontractors and manufacturing partners.
• Oversee fabrication activities including:
• Structural steelwork
• Pressure boundary fabrication
• Pipework assemblies
• Mechanical equipment modules
• Electrical/instrumentation modules
• Skid-mounted systems
• Coordinate module assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing and system testing.
• Manage logistics and transportation planning for large modular components.
• Oversee nuclear quality requirements, manufacturing records and traceability.
• Manage quality surveillance, audits, inspections and non-conformance activities.

Experience Required

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Significant Project Management experience within manufacturing, nuclear, energy or major infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing large-scale steel fabrication projects.
• Experience delivering modular construction or off-site manufacturing programmes.
• Strong fabrication subcontractor and supply-chain management experience.
• Experience within highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of nuclear or high-integrity quality assurance requirements.
• Understanding of welding, fabrication, inspection and NDT processes.
• Experience of Factory Acceptance Testing and manufacturing readiness.

Knowledge of standards such as ISO 19443, ISO 9001, EN 1090, ISO 3834, RCC-M or ASME would be highly advantageous.

A relevant Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction Management degree and Project Management qualification such as APM PMQ, PMP or PRINCE2 would also be beneficial

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