Project Manager - Nuclear Module Fabrication & Assembly

Project Manager required in Warrington for 12 month contract.
Inside IR35
The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, delivery, governance and successful execution of complex nuclear manufacturing and module assembly projects. The role focuses on the fabrication, assembly, testing, quality assurance and delivery of safety-class and non-safety-class modular components for nuclear power facilities, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), and large-scale nuclear infrastructure projects.
Project Delivery
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of module fabrication projects from design freeze through manufacturing, assembly, testing and site handover.
- Develop and maintain integrated project execution plans, schedules and budgets.
- Manage project performance against approved baselines.
- Monitor and report progress using Earned Value Management (EVM) and project controls systems.
- Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate interfaces between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and site construction teams.
- Manage subcontractors and fabrication partners to ensure contractual compliance.
- Ensure module delivery aligns with nuclear programme milestones and regulatory requirements.
Fabrication & Manufacturing Oversight
- Oversee fabrication activities covering:
o Structural steelwork
o Pressure boundary fabrication
o Pipework assemblies
o Mechanical equipment modules
o Electrical and instrumentation modules
o Skid-mounted systems
o Pre-assembled nuclear island modules
- Ensure manufacturing readiness reviews are completed.
- Monitor fabrication productivity, weld performance and manufacturing quality metrics.
- Support implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure materials traceability is maintained throughout the production lifecycle.
Lead planning and delivery of nuclear module fabrication and assembly from design freeze through manufacturing, testing, shipment and site handover. Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, logistics and construction interfaces manage schedules, budgets, risks and subcontractors oversee fabrication readiness, traceability, FAT, quality records and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure manufacturing records and quality dossiers are complete and auditable.
- Ensure traceability of:
o Materials
o Weld procedures
o Welder qualifications
o Inspection records
o Testing documentation
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management or similar technical discipline.
- Project Management qualification such as:
o APM PMQ
o PMP
o PRINCE2 Practitioner
Desirable:
- APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)
- NEBOSH Certificate
- Lean Manufacturing qualification
- Welding or fabrication inspection certification
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