Project Manager
// Role Summary
Lead complex engineering projects that contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in the nuclear and defence sectors. This permanent, full-time Project Manager role offers the opportunity to manage the full project lifecycle and influence national programmes.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex engineering projects from planning to close-out.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Oversee project governance, financials, and stakeholder reporting.
- Utilise earned value management and project scheduling techniques.
- Requires experience in multidisciplinary engineering or technical projects.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Project Manager - Warrington, Cheshire
At Cavendish Nuclear, we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team near Warrington, Cheshire. In this role, you will take ownership of delivering complex engineering projects across our consultancy portfolio, contributing to critical nuclear and defence programmes.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full programme lifecycle, from initial planning and mobilisation through to delivery and close-out. You will ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while also playing a key part in advancing your own career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be entrusted to lead multiple projects, influence key stakeholders, and drive measurable impact on projects of national importance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, and budget.
- Develop, maintain, and control detailed project schedules and resource plans.
- Lead project governance, including preparing and presenting reports to senior stakeholders.
- Oversee project financials, including budget tracking and earned value management.
- Support meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive performance and delivery.
This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements are available.
Essential Experience:
- Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, including planning and control.
- Application of resource levelling and resource management techniques across projects.
- Management of budgets across multiple or complex project portfolios.
- Utilisation of earned value management to monitor and report on project performance.
- Experience in delivering multidisciplinary engineering or technical projects.
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in project management or engineering environments.
- A recognised Project Management qualification (such as APM or equivalent) or willingness to work towards certification.
- Experience within a consultancy or regulated environment is advantageous.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and project controls tools (such as Primavera P6) is desirable.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
- Employee share scheme.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- 10-days special paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces.
- Holiday Trading: option to buy or sell annual leave.
- 'Be Kind Day': one paid day per year for volunteering.
- Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Cavendish Nuclear is part of Babcock International Group, employing c5,000 specialists across clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning. Join us to contribute to projects critical for energy security and national protection, in a role that respects work-life balance.
We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please email [email protected] for reasonable adjustments during the application process.
Closing date: 24/07/2026