Nuclear Project Manager - Decommissioning

Nuclear Project Manager – Decommissioning
We’re looking for an experienced Nuclear Project Manager to lead and deliver complex decommissioning projects across operational and legacy nuclear sites in Belgium. This 12‑month contract offers hybrid working flexibility and is ideally suited to a project management professional with a strong background in nuclear safety, regulatory compliance, and waste management. Only EU citizens can be considered for this role.


Location and Working Pattern
Belgium – hybrid working available (on‑site presence required as needed).


Client Overview
Our client is a leading organisation within the nuclear industry, delivering safe and compliant engineering and project solutions across Europe. Their focus on innovation and sustainability supports long‑term decommissioning projects, safety improvements, and operational excellence.



Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of nuclear decommissioning projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, resource and risk mitigation plans.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, construction, HSE, and supply chain personnel.
• Coordinate dismantling, decontamination, demolition, waste management, and disposal processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear, environmental, and site regulatory requirements.
• Oversee project governance including cost, change, and risk control measures.
• Engage with regulators, clients, and stakeholders to ensure transparent communication.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across all project phases.

Must‑have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Significant project management experience within the nuclear sector.
• Proven record of delivering decommissioning, dismantling, or remediation projects.
• Strong project controls, budgeting, and risk management knowledge.
• Experience managing large teams on nuclear‑licensed sites.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the EU.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience with reactor decommissioning, radioactive waste management, or site remediation.
• Knowledge of EU nuclear regulations and safety standards.
• Project management certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable.

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