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Senior Project Manager @ EDF UK

Bridgwater, England, gbOnsiteFull-timePosted 121 days ago

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About this role

Location: Hinkley Point C site, Bridgwater

Ready to lead some of the most complex and high‑profile engineering delivery activities in the UK? Motivated by work that shapes national infrastructure, energises teams, and drives progress on one of Europe’s largest construction projects? At EDF, “Success is Personal”, and in this role you’ll play a defining part in the future of low‑carbon energy while shaping a career that reflects your ambitions.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager within the Conventional Island Turbine team on Hinkley Point C, you will take a central role in delivering major installation activities that support the project’s contribution to the transition towards An Electric Britain. You’ll be accountable for the successful planning and delivery of mechanical installation works across both the Turbine and Conventional Islands, ensuring that safety, quality, time and cost targets are achieved on one of the most complex infrastructure programmes in the world.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is based on site at #HinkleyPointC in #Bridgwater. You’ll work within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that balances on‑site collaboration with the flexibility needed to perform at your best.

In this Senior Project Manager position, you will be at the forefront of delivering the world’s largest steam turbines—overseeing critical interfaces, leading diverse multidisciplinary teams, and driving the detailed planning and risk management that underpin successful delivery. This role also offers exceptional professional development opportunities, working closely with senior leaders and technical specialists across one of the UK’s most ambitious engineering projects, supporting both your expertise and your journey towards An Electric Britain.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager with proven experience leading delivery in complex, highly regulated environments, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and managing intricate technical interfaces. Are you experienced in…

Delivering major projects within regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, or large‑scale infrastructureApplying project management qualifications such as APM PPQ, or holding an equivalent certificationManaging turbine system infrastructure activities (installation, commissioning and/or operation)Leading multi‑discipline EPCM projects with strong cost, schedule, risk and change controlWorking with NEC or FIDIC contracts and using earned value, estimating, scheduling, and risk tools

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the delivery of mechanical installation activities across Turbine and Conventional IslandsManaging key contracts and detailed L3/L4 schedules that define weekly and monthly work sequencesDriving safety, quality, cost, and programme performance across all areas of responsibilityLeading and developing a diverse project team and establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and resource needsOverseeing risk management, budget control, change processes, and interfaces between internal and external stakeholders

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Clearance (SC), which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February.

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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Skills

OtherNot ApplicableOil And Energy

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