Senior E&C&I Project Manager – Nuclear Sector

About the role

Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, is seeking a Senior E&C&I Project Manager to lead multi‑million‑pound nuclear projects across the UK. You will be responsible for delivering complex control, instrumentation and automation solutions from concept to commissioning while ensuring compliance with the sector’s strict safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of nuclear E&C&I projects worth several £millions.
• Deliver projects on agreed timescales, specifications, budgets and customer satisfaction targets.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: requirements, design, substantiation, implementation, testing, installation, commissioning and support.
• Provide commercial leadership, including subcontractor management and financial oversight.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of up to 30 engineers and professionals across hardware, software, production and installation.
• Manage Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety aspects through QHSE teams.
• Hold regular progress and reporting meetings with clients and support business growth.

Required profile

• 5–10+ years of E&C&I project management experience in the nuclear industry or an equivalently regulated sector.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high‑quality standards.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• NEC3 contract management
• NEC4 contract management
• PLC and SCADA systems
• Electrical hardware knowledge
• Control and instrumentation systems