Senior Project Manager

DBD International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

Role summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with a strong background in engineering and project delivery to lead complex projects within the nuclear sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

This role requires a deep understanding of nuclear technologies, engineering design principles, regulatory environments (e.g., ONR, NRC), and strict adherence to nuclear safety and quality assurance frameworks.

What you will be doing:

• Lead Project Delivery: Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex nuclear engineering projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget targets are met while maintaining strict compliance with nuclear safety and quality standards.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement: Serve as the main interface with clients, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring transparent communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively, maintaining robust project controls and ensuring timely resolution of challenges.
• Governance & Reporting: Provide regular project status updates to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring adherence to governance processes, change control, and performance metrics.

Formal qualifications or training:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Nuclear Science, Project Management, or related technical field.
• Proven experience (5–10+ years) managing engineering or infrastructure projects in the nuclear sector or other high-integrity regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas, aerospace, defense).
• Professional project management certification preferred (e.g., PMP®, PRINCE2®, APM PMQ).
• Strong working knowledge of nuclear regulations, codes, and safety standards.

Make a Difference with DBD:

At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.

Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.

We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.

Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future.

Make a difference today with DBD.

Benefits:

up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more