Project Manager - BOP

Project Manager - BOP

Posted 2 weeks ago by EDF (UK)

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Project Manager role at Hinkley Point C involves leading major engineering contracts within a significant nuclear power project in the UK. The position requires a strong background in engineering or construction project delivery, with a focus on collaboration and strategic leadership. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office or on-site. Candidates should possess extensive experience in managing complex projects in regulated sectors, particularly in nuclear or energy environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the management of major engineering contracts within a multidisciplinary programme.
  • Ensure successful delivery of key project milestones.
  • Coordinate efforts across the Joint Design Office and on-site construction teams.
  • Oversee international procurement and design activities.
  • Manage construction activities and stakeholder relationships.

Key Skills:

  • Strong background in engineering or construction project delivery.
  • Experience managing complex projects in regulated sectors like nuclear, energy, or infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with NEC or FIDIC contracts.
  • Degree in a relevant field; chartered status is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations and project control tools such as Earned Value, CEMAR, and Teamcenter.
  • APM PMQ or equivalent qualification preferred.
  • Eligibility for Security Vetting, requiring UK residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bridgwater

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

About The Role Aztec West, Bristol & Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Hybrid, minimum of 3 days a week in office/onsite. Are you ready to lead on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects? If you’ve got a solid background in engineering or construction project delivery and are looking to stretch your leadership muscles, this could be your next big move.

The Opportunity At EDF, we’re shaping the future of energy in the UK. As a Project Manager at Hinkley Point C (HPC), you’ll be at the heart of a pioneering nuclear power project that will supply low-carbon electricity to millions of homes. You’ll be part of a dynamic team managing major engineering contracts across all project phases—from design and procurement to construction and commissioning. This is your chance to work with world-class professionals and make a lasting impact on a nationally significant initiative.

Pay, Benefits And Culture With a competitive salary, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What You’ll Be Doing You’ll take the lead on managing major engineering contracts within a vast and multidisciplinary programme. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of key project milestones. Working with a matrix team of engineers, designers, commercial experts, and project controls professionals, you’ll coordinate efforts across the Joint Design Office and on-site construction teams. From overseeing international procurement and design to managing construction activities and stakeholder relationships, you’ll be at the centre of a high-impact, high-visibility project.

Who You Are You’re a seasoned project professional with a strong background in engineering or construction. You’re ready to step into a role that demands leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking. With extensive experience managing complex projects in regulated sectors like nuclear, energy, or infrastructure, you bring a deep understanding of engineering design, procurement, and construction. You’re confident working with NEC or FIDIC contracts and have a degree in a relevant field—chartered status is a bonus. You’re familiar with CDM Regulations and project control tools such as Earned Value, CEMAR, and Teamcenter. An APM PMQ or equivalent qualification is preferred. If you’re looking to take your project management career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Additionally, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Closing date for applications is: 27th July 2025 #HinkleyPointCJobs#DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.