Job Title:           Project Manager
Location:           Either of our Warrington, Bristol or Leicester offices+ hybrid working 
Compensation:  Competitive + Benefits
Role Type:         Full time / Permanent
Role ID:             SF63415

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. 

The role

As a Project Manager you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll play a pivotal role in advancing the UK’s next-generation nuclear capabilities. You'll be at the forefront of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) innovation—helping shape the future of sustainable energy. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology, national infrastructure, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead projects that matter.

Day-to-day, you’ll support in identifying and developing new growth opportunities within the Clean Energy sector, with a focus on SMR and AMR technologies. You’ll build and nurture strong relationships with key customers, strategic partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders. From shaping early-stage opportunities to setting up and delivering high-impact projects, you’ll be instrumental in driving the future of low-carbon energy in the UK.

• Take full accountability for programme planning and financial performance (P&L), working closely with the Business Unit Lead Team to align strategic objectives. 
• Provide clear, concise Monthly Review Reports highlighting progress, deviations, and the corrective actions implemented to keep the programme on track.
• Lead the setup and execution of complex projects for Clean Energy clients, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer expectations.
• Champion excellence in Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) across all project phases.
• Manage the customer interface and oversee all aspects of project delivery, including risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution, and proactive opportunity management.
• Leading the project to deliver world class performance by means of employee engagement, continuous improvement and identifying and implementing the latest technology.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements. You can be based at any of our Cavendish Nuclear offices (Warrington, Bristol or Leicester). 

Essential experience of the Project Manager 

Nuclear experience is not an essential requirement, we welcome applications from other highly regulated industries.

• Stakeholder Engagement – Proven ability to engage with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and shape successful proposals.
• Team Leadership – Skilled in monitoring team performance and addressing issues to maintain high standards.
• Integrated Planning – Experienced in consolidating project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and HSE requirements into a cohesive plan.
• Contract Management – Strong understanding of contracts and statements of work, and their impact on both clients and suppliers.
• Requirements Management – Knowledge of well-defined requirements and their link to outputs, acceptance criteria, and benefits.

Qualifications for the Project Manager

• A bachelor's degree in engineering / project / construction management or a related field (or equivalent).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS). 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 UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘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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