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Head of Project

Derby, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-24 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead a partner-led delivery organization for complex infrastructure projects in highly regulated environments (nuclear, defence, energy), ensuring regulatory integrity, safety, and performance excellence.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Project

Builds

Complex infrastructure projects (nuclear, defence, energy)

Domain

Nuclear engineering, defence, energy, infrastructure

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Governance framework design, partner ecosystem leadership, regulatory compliance (ONR, EA), NEC4 contract management, risk management (ALARP), stakeholder influencing, cross-functional team leadership

Preferred skills

CEMAR tool proficiency, innovation promotion, programme-wide stakeholder engagement

Technologies

NEC4 contracts, CEMAR

Responsibilities

Define governance frameworks and escalation routes, hold delivery partners accountable for cost/schedule/performance, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, champion safety-first culture and conduct site safety engagements, lead multi-tier assurance across partners and regulators, build and lead a high-performing client team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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