Senior Project Manager – Small Modular Reactors (SMR)

Senior Project Manager – Small Modular Reactors (SMR)

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/05/2025We utilise the collective ability of our team to maximise the effectiveness of critical projects. Our diverse experience as clients and consultants equally enables us to understand the complexities of the challenges these projects face, and we usethe expertise of our team and company to help clients overcome them.Job Description

Be a part of the future of energy generation bysupporting our client to develop SMR projects across the UK from home or one ofour offices, at times that work for you, whilst supporting our business andteams to grow and develop.

Who are we?

We are Pershing Consultants, a human-centric engineeringproject partner supporting critical infrastructure development across theUK.

We specialise in the project management of energyinfrastructure projects and have partnered with a growing developer of SmallModular Reactor (SMR) technologies to support them to deliver ‘Ready to Build’nuclear sites.

We have a wealth of experience in managing the entireproject lifecycle, from the initial conceptualisation, site selection andfeasibility studies, to engineering design, procurement, construction, andcommissioning.

Our team is well-versed in industry regulations and has aproven track record in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to thehighest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager tolead on nuclear site-related projects for SMR technology, and to help furtherdevelop a team of assistant and junior Project Managers. Whilst nuclear energy-specific experience isn''t essential, provenexperience managing large and complex projects worth £100m + from conceptthrough to Final Investment Decision (FID)is.Flexibility: For us, your ability to do the jobis more important than where or when you do it. We are happy for this role tobe based from anywhere in the UK, and are open to discussing a working patternthat works for both you and us.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day project management of SMR-related projectsduring the development and consenting stages.

Coach, mentor, and develop less senior Project Managersacross our business.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, including environmentalconsultants, planners, land agents, legal advisors and technical specialists.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, trackers, andrisk registers.

Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, localauthorities, statutory consultees, and landowners.

Support the preparation and submission of planningapplications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).

Report regularly on project progress, budget, and key risksto senior stakeholders.

Requirements

UK based project management experience is essential.

Proven experience managing complex projects from conceptionthrough to completion.

Experience within energy infrastructure and/or nuclear projects is of interest, butdefinitely not essential.

Understanding of the UK planning system, EIA regulations,and land acquisition processes.

Able to manage competing deadlines across multiple projects.

We believe you should be rewarded fairly for the work thatyou do, so in addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive anenhanced benefits package that includes company profit ..... full job details .....