Project Manager – Nuclear Fabrication & Modular Construction
Location: Derby / Hybrid
Employment: Contract
Sector: Nuclear / Engineering Manufacturing
We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager – Nuclear Fabrication & Modular Construction to support a major UK nuclear programme.
This is a senior project delivery position responsible for complex manufacturing, fabrication and modular assembly projects, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, logistics and construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead fabrication and modular construction projects from design freeze through manufacturing, assembly, testing and handover.
* Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules and budgets.
* Manage project performance, risks, change and project controls.
* Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply-chain and construction interfaces.
* Manage fabrication subcontractors and manufacturing partners.
* Oversee fabrication activities including:
* Structural steelwork
* Pressure boundary fabrication
* Pipework assemblies
* Mechanical equipment modules
* Electrical/instrumentation modules
* Skid-mounted systems
* Coordinate module assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing and system testing.
* Manage logistics and transportation planning for large modular components.
* Oversee nuclear quality requirements, manufacturing records and traceability.
* Manage quality surveillance, audits, inspections and non-conformance activities.
Experience Required
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
* Significant Project Management experience within manufacturing, nuclear, energy or major infrastructure.
* Proven experience managing large-scale steel fabrication projects.
* Experience delivering modular construction or off-site manufacturing programmes.
* Strong fabrication subcontractor and supply-chain management experience.
* Experience within highly regulated industries.
* Knowledge of nuclear or high-integrity quality assurance requirements.
* Understanding of welding, fabrication, inspection and NDT processes.
* Experience of Factory Acceptance Testing and manufacturing readiness.
Knowledge of standards such as ISO 19443, ISO 9001, EN 1090, ISO 3834, RCC-M or ASME would be highly advantageous.
A relevant Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction Management degree and Project Management qualification such as APM PMQ, PMP or PRINCE2 would also be beneficial