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Senior Project Manager Nuclear

ALTEN


Job Location:

Derby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of complex engineering programmes within a highly regulated environment.

This role sits at the heart of a multidisciplinary engineering organisation providing programme coordination planning integration and resource management across multiple concurrent projects. You will work closely with Engineering Managers Project Managers Planners and Technical Leads to ensure projects are delivered efficiently risks are managed proactively and programme objectives remain on track.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional with experience in large-scale engineering programmes particularly those involving steel structures structural engineering verification & validation (V&V) testing programmes or complex design activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and integration of detailed programme plans across multiple engineering projects.
  • Own and manage resource planning including load versus capacity analysis for engineering teams.
  • Create and maintain integrated Level 4 schedules identifying dependencies interfaces and critical paths.
  • Work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure realistic and achievable delivery plans.
  • Support programme governance reporting and risk management activities.
  • Drive consistency and best practice in project controls scheduling and planning processes.
  • Challenge assumptions and ensure plans accurately reflect engineering scope and delivery requirements.
  • Facilitate collaboration across multiple disciplines to coordinate key project deliverables.
  • Monitor programme performance and recommend recovery actions where necessary.
  • Provide leadership and guidance on Primavera P6 planning methodologies.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

You will be a strong project leader who is comfortable working in technically complex environments and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Experience

  • Minimum 4 years project management experience within engineering infrastructure manufacturing energy defence construction rail aerospace or similar sectors.
  • Proven experience managing complex engineering programmes at programme level.
  • Experience producing and managing detailed project schedules.
  • Strong understanding of resource planning and load versus capacity management.
  • Experience using Primavera P6.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams dependencies and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

  • Background in steel frame structures structural engineering or large-scale engineering projects.
  • Experience supporting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
  • Experience within highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with engineering design lifecycles and technical assurance processes.
  • Exposure to major infrastructure or capital projects.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

  • A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
  • A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle & Tech Scheme 
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life insurance & Pension Scheme
  • Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
  • Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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