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NSA Contract Project Manager - Civils Scope
Contract Inside IR35 Ongoing
Location: Bristol or London (hybrid working available)
Vacancy Overview
We are seeking an experienced NSA Contract Project Manager (Civils) to support the delivery of a major UK nuclear new-build infrastructure programme.
This is a high-profile role within a large, complex megaproject operating at the forefront of the UK's low-carbon energy transition. The programme is now in active construction and delivery, offering long-term contract opportunities within a technically demanding and highly regulated environment.
The role sits within the Technical Contract Management function and is responsible for managing delivery of a Nuclear Services Agreement (NSA) covering design and engineering services, with specific accountability for civils scope activities.
Role Purpose
The Contract Project Manager (Civils) will be responsible for managing NSA contract delivery for civils-related design and engineering services, ensuring contractor outputs are delivered in line with contractual requirements, programme schedule, cost and quality expectations.
You will act as the primary contractual and delivery interface between the NSA Contractor and the Civils Delivery Programme, providing strong commercial awareness, scope control and delivery assurance across the lifecycle of the contract.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Commercial Management
Oversee execution and performance of the NSA contract civils scope
Lead the management of Early Warnings, ensuring risks are understood and mitigated
Manage Compensation Events and Variations in collaboration with the commercial team
Provide scope challenge, cost insight and value assessment for contract changes and additional service requests
Act as the controlling mind and gatekeeper for task orders and scope changes
Escalate issues to senior stakeholders where required
Scope Ownership & Delivery Assurance
Manage end-to-end NSA civils scope as the primary point of contact
Ensure contractor deliverables meet contractual expectations, including:
Replication suitability
Configuration and design rules
Ensure timely provision of inputs, reviews and acceptance of contractor deliverables
Maintain cross-package consistency between engineering integration, delivery programmes and associated contracts
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Build strong working relationships with engineering integration teams and contractor discipline leads
Act as the trusted contractual counterpart to the NSA Contractor
Coordinate with wider technical, commercial and programme teams on cross-cutting issues
Represent the NSA team in governance, progress and reporting forums
Work closely with programme engineering managers to ensure consistent delivery approach
Reporting & Governance
Track and report key financial, technical and schedule metrics
Capture and manage change requests impacting cost and programme baseline
Contribute to monthly reporting cycles, highlighting risks, issues and performance trends
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
Minimum 5 years' experience working on major infrastructure projects (nuclear experience highly desirable)
Strong contract and technical contract management background
Experience working with complex engineering or design service contracts
Ability to lead cross-functional technical and contractual discussions
Confident operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Proactive approach to issue resolution and escalation
Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office
Desirable
Project Management qualification (PMI/APM or equivalent)
Understanding of civil engineering design principles
Familiarity with nuclear standards and EPR-type projects
Commercial awareness of large infrastructure delivery models
Experience supporting pre-tender and tender stages
Chartered or working towards chartership
Continuous improvement mindset
Contract Details
Contract type: Inside IR35
Duration: Ongoing / long-term
Location: Bristol or London with hybrid working  |
