Control Systems Project Manager

Lead High-Impact Control Systems Projects in the Nuclear Industry and Drive Delivery from Concept Through Commissioning

Our Client has a requirement for a Control Systems Project Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington or Cumria.

Role Purpose:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex control systems projects within the nuclear sector.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Integrate engineering, commercial, project controls, quality, supply chain, testing, commissioning, and stakeholder activities.
• Provide strong leadership across project lifecycle activities, from mobilisation through to closeout.
• Drive project performance while managing risk, change, governance, and stakeholder expectations.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead projects through planning, design, manufacture, testing, installation support, commissioning, handover, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, delivery strategies, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate engineering, commercial, project controls, quality, supply chain, and commissioning functions.
• Establish and manage project schedules, resource plans, cost baselines, forecasts, and milestones.
• Monitor project performance against agreed baselines and implement corrective actions where required.
• Manage contractual obligations, change control, project variations, and commercial risk.
• Ensure effective risk, opportunity, quality, safety, security, and environmental management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain robust project governance, configuration control, document control, and reporting processes.
• Act as the key interface between the business, clients, and stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting on project progress, risks, issues, and forecast performance.
• Lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and delivery excellence initiatives.
• Mentor and support less experienced Project Managers where appropriate.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential

• Experience managing engineering or technical projects in complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead control systems projects, balancing safety, cost, schedule, quality, and scope.
• Strong project planning, risk management, change control, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience working with procurement and supply chain teams.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management tools.
• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent experience (APM, PRINCE2, PMI, etc.).

Desirable

• Nuclear or other highly regulated, safety-critical industry experience.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with collaborative engineering or construction contracts.
• Subcontractor and supply chain management experience.
• ChPP, PMP, or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience managing large, complex, or multi-workstream projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project management qualification preferred.
• Professional body membership desirable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead high-impact, safety-critical engineering projects.
• Full project lifecycle ownership and responsibility.
• Exposure to complex multidisciplinary engineering programmes.
• Career progression towards Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, or wider delivery leadership positions.
• Hybrid working model, typically 2-3 days per week in the office.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Opportunity to influence project delivery standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work alongside experienced engineering, commercial, project controls, commissioning, and project delivery professionals.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Control Systems Project Manager looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Lead High-Impact Control Systems Projects in the Nuclear Industry and Drive Delivery from Concept Through Commissioning
Our Client has a requirement for a Control Systems Project Manager, who will be required to work on a permanent or contract basis in Warrington / Cumria.
Role Purpose:Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex control systems projects within the nuclear sector.Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Integrate engineering, commercial, project controls, quality, supply chain, testing, commissioning, and stakeholder activities.Provide strong leadership across project lifecycle activities, from mobilisation through to closeout.Drive project performance while managing risk, change, governance, and stakeholder expectations.
Job Role Responsibilities:Lead projects through planning, design, manufacture, testing, installation support, commissioning, handover, and closeout.Develop and maintain project execution plans, delivery strategies, and governance frameworks.Coordinate engineering, commercial, project controls, quality, supply chain, and commissioning functions.Establish and manage project schedules, resource plans, cost baselines, forecasts, and milestones.Monitor project performance against agreed baselines and implement corrective actions where required.Manage contractual obligations, change control, project variations, and commercial risk.Ensure effective risk, opportunity, quality, safety, security, and environmental management throughout the project lifecycle.Maintain robust project governance, configuration control, document control, and reporting processes.Act as the key interface between the business, clients, and stakeholders.Provide clear reporting on project progress, risks, issues, and forecast performance.Lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary project teams.Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and delivery excellence initiatives.Mentor and support less experienced Project Managers where appropriate.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
EssentialExperience managing engineering or technical projects in complex environments.Proven ability to lead control systems projects, balancing safety, cost, schedule, quality, and scope.Strong project planning, risk management, change control, forecasting, and reporting skills.Commercial awareness and experience working with procurement and supply chain teams.Strong client and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management tools.Relevant project management qualification or equivalent experience (APM, PRINCE2, PMI, etc.).
DesirableNuclear or other highly regulated, safety-critical industry experience.Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems.Experience with collaborative engineering or construction contracts.Subcontractor and supply chain management experience.ChPP, PMP, or equivalent professional accreditation.Experience managing large, complex, or multi-workstream projects.
QualificationsDegree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.Project management qualification preferred.Professional body membership desirable.Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits:Opportunity to lead high-impact, safety-critical engineering projects.Full project lifecycle ownership and responsibility.Exposure to complex multidisciplinary engineering programmes.Career progression towards Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, or wider delivery leadership positions.Hybrid working model, typically 2-3 days per week in the office.Flexible working arrangements available.Opportunity to influence project delivery standards and continuous improvement initiatives.Work alongside experienced engineering, commercial, project controls, commissioning, and project delivery professionals.

Company InformationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Control Systems Project Manager looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.