Project Manager

Job Title:                     Project Manager

Location:                     Glasgow, Scotland + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation:           Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent 

Role ID:                       SF63363

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Manager, at our Glasgow site. As a key partner in the prestigious Nuclear Technical Support Provider (NTSP) framework—valued between £250 million and £400 million—Cavendish is delivering critical upgrades to the Royal Navy’s infrastructure at HMNB Clyde 

This is a rare opportunity to lead high-impact projects within a collaborative alliance, shaping the future of national defence capabilities. With a legacy of excellence in nuclear engineering and a culture grounded in innovation, safety, and teamwork, Cavendish offers project managers the chance to work on some of the most complex and nationally significant programmes in the UK today

The role

As a Project Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll lead high-impact projects that shape the future of the UK’s nuclear infrastructure—delivering success at every scale.

Day-to-day, you’ll

• Act as the key interface with the customer, proactively managing project risks and ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.
• Establish and uphold robust project governance, clearly defining roles and responsibilities in line with our Business Management System.
• Champion operational excellence by fostering employee engagement, driving continuous improvement, and embracing innovative technologies.
• Take full accountability for programme planning and financial performance (P&L), including monthly reporting and implementing corrective actions where needed.
• Lead the way in promoting a strong culture of Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality across all aspects of the project.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week based in Glasgow, providing hybrid working arrangements with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Project Manager:

• A strong track record of recent and relevant experience within a comparable environment or industry sector.
• Proven expertise in a Project Management role, with the ability to lead complex, high-value programmes.
• Solid understanding of a range of contracting methodologies, such as NEC4.
• Comprehensive experience across the full project lifecycle—from bid and mobilisation through to delivery and close-out.

Qualifications for the Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project, or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• NEC4 qualification; nuclear sector experience is a plus.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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