Project Manager Hartlepool

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a key client within the UK nuclear generation sector.

This role will be predominantly based at Hartlepool Power Station, with flexibility for some office/home working and occasional travel to other UK sites.
 
Key Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Establish and agree the project execution strategy with the client’s project leadership.
• Lead a cross-functional project team to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient project outcomes in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all project objectives, baselines, and milestones are achieved.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across client and internal teams.
• Report operationally to our Operations Manager while remaining directly accountable to the client for project delivery.

This position requires strong leadership within a matrixed, highly regulated environment.
 
About You
You will bring a proven background in managing complex, multi-discipline projects within highly regulated sectors, ideally nuclear or similar high-hazard industries. Strong communication, coordination, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with a commitment to safety and quality.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Degree educated, ideally in engineering or a related discipline.
• APMP or equivalent formal project management qualification.
• Strong understanding of modern project management techniques within complex organisations.
• Knowledge across engineering, design, procurement, safety case development, construction, and commissioning management.
• Understanding of Safety Cases and how they are developed/implemented, plus relevant HSE legislation including CDM.
• Solid understanding of quality requirements, assurance, and control.
• Experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle and managing integrated project teams (staff, agencies, functional support).
• Commercial and financial awareness, including estimating, cost control, business case development, and funding submissions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with estimating, scheduling, risk management, programming, and Earned Value tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

 
You’ll be part of a highly skilled project delivery environment supporting critical national infrastructure. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, meaningful projects that make a real contribution to the UK’s clean energy future.