Project Manager , Building Services (MEP)

Project Manager , Building Services (MEP) - Heysham Power Station
Location: Heysham 1 & 2 (with occasional support to other EDF Nuclear North sites)
Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of critical infrastructure projects at Heysham Power Stations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and be responsible for planning, execution, and handover of works within a high-risk, regulated environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with a strong technical background, commercial awareness, and the ability to drive complex programmes within the nuclear or energy sector.

• Lead full project lifecycle from design through to handover

• Ensure successful delivery of construction programmes, meeting contractual obligations

• Monitor project risk, performance, budgets, and quality

• Assess design feasibility and ensure alignment with buildability and timelines

• Lead and develop engineering and supervisory teams

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety protocols and champion Zero Harm principles

• Manage handover documentation and ensure operational targets are met

• Liaise with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Commercial, HSEQ) and external stakeholders (Client, Supply Chain, Regulators)

• Drive continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and best practice across all project stages

• Support work-winning processes with technical and operational input

• Proven project management experience in engineering, energy, or regulated sectors

• HNC/NVQ or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline

• SMSTS certified and holds a valid CSCS card

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of construction contracts

• Hands-on experience with construction operations, project phasing, and handover processes

• Knowledge of HSE legislation, risk management, and compliance procedures

• Skilled in resource planning, cost forecasting, and performance monitoring

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach

• Full UK driving licence

• Experience within the nuclear industry or similar high-compliance environments

• Familiarity with local supply chains and sector-specific regulations

• Track record of recruiting and developing high-performing teams

• Confident in making independent, objective decisions under pressure

• Results Driven: Takes ownership and delivers without delay

• Focus on Excellence: Consistently exceeds expectations and seeks improvement

• Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds strong, trusting relationships across teams

• Customer Focus: Understands and anticipates client needs

• Operational Excellence: Organises efficiently for maximum output and safety

• Adaptability: Thrives in changing environments and is energised by challenge

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a major infrastructure setting, and want to contribute to projects that power the UK's future, we'd love to hear from you.

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