Senior Project Manager

Location: Capenhurst
Rate: £65 £75 per hour (Umbrella)

The Senior Project Manager will strengthen Urenco UK s project delivery capability across its capital investment portfolio, with a particular focus on civil and mechanical engineering-led projects within a highly regulated environment.

This role carries responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of strategically significant projects, either one major programme or several smaller initiatives of high business importance. You will lead projects through the full lifecycle from set-up and initiation through implementation and close-out ensuring that business benefits are realised and sustained.

You will also mentor and guide junior project managers, supporting the development of robust project definitions, schedules, budgets, and delivery objectives.

A typical project team will consist of 5 20 direct reports, ranging from blue-collar trades through to highly qualified technical specialists (MSc and PhD level).

• Overall accountability for the delivery of civil and mechanical engineering projects against safety, scope, cost, schedule, and business benefit objectives

• Develop and implement delivery strategies aligned to business objectives, with a strong focus on constructability, mechanical integration, and site execution

• Communicate project strategy, objectives, and benefits to business unit and group stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy

• Analyse project requirements, regulatory constraints, and critical success factors, translating these into bespoke civil and mechanical delivery approaches

• Lead and motivate high-performing, multidisciplinary project teams, fostering accountability and excellence

• Actively promote a proactive nuclear safety culture, acting as a role model throughout the project lifecycle and across the Capenhurst site and wider Group

• Manage complex contractual relationships, including civil works, mechanical installation packages, free-issue materials, specialist technology, and intellectual property

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring effective performance across civil and mechanical scopes

• Provide subject matter expert consulting and advice across the Urenco UK project portfolio and the wider Urenco business

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Group Project Delivery Strategy, aligned with Urenco UK s CAPEX objectives

• Ensure knowledge is retained and transferred across Urenco, including leading lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement

• Leverage experience across multiple industry sectors, scanning the market for best practice in civil construction, mechanical installation, and asset delivery to enhance value creation and delivery

• Strong civil and mechanical engineering background, with the ability to interface effectively with design, construction, and commissioning teams

• Proven experience delivering civil and mechanical capital projects in highly regulated environments (nuclear, energy, or complex industrial)

• Ability to manage ambiguity and confidently take accountability for project outcomes

• Demonstrable track record of managing complex supplier and contractual arrangements

• Extensive knowledge of EPC contractors, major EPS providers, and construction supply markets, particularly within civil and mechanical disciplines

• Ability to leverage senior supplier relationships to Urenco s advantage

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with proven capability in building and leading high-performing teams

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

• MBA or equivalent professional qualification

• Project Management qualification or accreditation (APM, PMI, or equivalent)

Senior Project Manager