Project Engineering Manager - Nuclear

Costain Group PLC

Project Engineering Manager - Nuclear

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Costain Group PLC, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 14f2ac278df149c98e9d03abc3d75bc8

Full Job Description

Due to growththe position of Project Engineer Manager has become available to join our vibrant team based in Manchester

The Project Engineering Discipline provides multi-discipline engineering team leadership and coordination across the engineering project lifecycle for Costain's Energy, Water, Transport, Nuclear and Defence sectors.

We are growing our energy sector engineering team for UK projects in the nuclear fuels and decommissioning sector. We are keen to hear from candidates with significant experience of acting in a Project Engineering Manger role at Concept/FEED/Detailed Design on sites containing major chemical process hazards and in highly regulated site environments.

As a client facing, Project Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering design on major projects through the various of stage of the project life cycle to meet the project schedule, budget, safety and quality requirements.

Working arrangement: This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days based at the Manchester office with the option for dynamic working.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive., We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

  • HNC or Degree qualified in engineering or equivalent & able to clear SC clearance.


  • 10 years or more experience coordinating multidiscipline teams in the various stages of the project and life cycle on major contracts in the nuclear or chemical sector.


  • Knowledge and experience in the energy transition field e.g. green/blue hydrogen, CCUS and emissions reduction.


  • Good knowledge of the major project delivery process from work winning to project handover.


  • Knowledge and understanding of UK technical regulatory standards and global best practice.


  • Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive


  • Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way


  • Must be customer focussed by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs, We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

    At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.


  • We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets.Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

    This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%.