Project Manager

Company: Design for Manufacture Resourcing (DFM-R) Limited
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

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

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

Qualifications

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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Posted: September 30th, 2026