Project Manager (Control & Instrumentation)

Overview

As a Project Manager (Control & Instrumentation) within our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team, you will lead delivery for EDF Energy Nuclear Generation projects across the UK. You’ll set execution strategy, drive a cross-functional team, and ensure safe, on-baseline delivery in a client-driven environment. You’ll work at Sizewell B with mentoring from seasoned professionals and opportunities to grow through larger, more complex projects. This role blends technical oversight with strong stakeholder engagement and disciplined project controls.

Pay / Benefits

• free single medical cover
• digital GP service
• enhanced parental leave pay
• free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• reimbursement towards professional development and memberships
• flexible working arrangements and hybrid options

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of assigned projects and align execution with the client’s plans
• Define project execution strategy with the client PPM and lead a cross-functional team to meet safety, quality and baseline goals
• Deliver projects safely and in accordance with company policies, achieving targets within baseline
• Report to the client through the client Project Manager, Programme Manager or Construction Manager while coordinating with internal Operations Manager
• Occasional travel to other UK sites; predominantly office at Sizewell B Power Station
• Operate in a highly regulated environment with strong safety culture and compliance
• Develop relationships and networks to support project success
• Manage a full project lifecycle across multi-discipline programs and integrated teams
• Prepare and support business cases, sanctions/funding papers, and financial drivers
• Utilise reporting tools and Earned Value management for progress tracking
• Contribute to a culture of safety, integrity, and collaboration

Key requirements

• Degree educated, ideally in engineering or related subject, with preferred Chartership
• APMP formal project management qualification or equivalent
• Thorough understanding of engineering, design, procurement, safety case, construction and commissioning management, and contracting
• Knowledge of Safety Cases and health, safety & environment legislation including CDM
• Understanding of quality assurance and control and related commercial, contractual, and financial drivers
• Experience across full project lifecycle on complex multi-discipline projects with integrated teams
• Experience in estimating, cost control, planning, and preparation of business cases and funding papers
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with scheduling, risk tools and Earned Value tools
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Experience at Power Stations and Nuclear Licensed Sites preferred but not essential

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Relationship building and networking
• Results-focused with a team-centered approach
• APMP/PM qualification; Project lifecycle management
• Cost control, estimating, financial governance
• Scheduling, programming, risk management

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