Project Manager (Electrical) - Nuclear

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Project Manager (Electrical), you will be responsible for the successful delivery of designated electrical contracts and work packages, ensuring activities are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Reporting to the Head of Site Operations, you will oversee engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning activities while working closely with site construction teams, contractors, suppliers, and key project stakeholders.

You will play a key role in managing electrical systems, infrastructure, protection, and distribution activities across one of the UK's most significant nuclear new-build programmes.

• Location: Bridgewater (Somerset)
• On Site:  3-4 Days 
• Clearance: BPSS
• Experience Level: 5- 10YOE

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

• Lead the delivery of electrical engineering contracts and work packages from concept through to handover.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with technical and business requirements.
• Implement project delivery strategies aligned with the Programme Execution Plan (PEP).
• Manage project scope, schedule, risks, costs, change control, and quality requirements.
• Oversee Level 3 and Level 4 project schedules and monitor progress against key milestones.

Risk & Performance Management

• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Monitor and report project performance against cost, schedule, quality, and safety metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and project delivery.
• Capture and implement lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with construction teams, contractors, consultants, and project partners.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project reviews to support successful programme delivery.
• Escalate programme risks, issues, and opportunities appropriately.

Electrical Engineering Oversight

• Provide technical leadership and informed decision-making across electrical systems and infrastructure packages.
• Support delivery of electrical distribution, protection systems, infrastructure, and associated site works.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational teams.
• Support procurement activities and contractor performance management.
• Manage commercial risks, claims, variations, and contract change processes.
• Work within NEC and FIDIC commercial frameworks.

Contract Management

• Take direct accountability for contract management activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and escalate issues where required.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven project management experience within highly regulated industries.
• Experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects from concept through handover.
• Strong electrical engineering background with knowledge of power distribution and infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing EPC/EPCM projects.
• Contract management responsibility within major projects.
• Construction delivery and site execution experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, risk, quality, and change control processes.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across client, contractor, consultant, and supply chain organisations.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical engineering or equivalent military experience

Desirable Skills:

• Nuclear industry experience.
• Major infrastructure or energy project experience.
• Experience supporting new-build construction programmes.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements and assurance processes.
• NEC and FIDIC contract experience.
• Commercial claims and negotiation experience.
• Experience working alongside construction and commissioning teams.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

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

At ALTEN, you’ll 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 Gov.UK. 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.

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