Job Description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Our Defence and Security Division team within our Australian business are looking for a Nuclear Project Manager to support the delivery of complex naval nuclear programme. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with plenty of opportunities for career progression and the chance to make an impact on the development of the Defence landscape.

The Nuclear Project Manager is responsible for the successful day-to-day delivery of projects across a range of sectors, working under the direction of a Project Principal. This role leads project planning, coordination and control activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to programme, cost, quality and safety requirements. It suits individuals with experience working in Design & Build and contractor-led environments, managing complex interfaces between design teams, contractors, clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of nuclear safety case activities, leading and coordinating a team of Safety Case Engineers
• Oversee the production and maintenance of safety case documentation
• Lead and review inputs to modification and design change submissions
• Coordinate and assure delivery of safety assessments, including deterministic, probabilistic, functional safety and ALARP assessments
• Provide leadership and oversight of hazard identification and analysis activities, including HAZOP, HAZAN and related studies
• Manage technical interfaces with internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders, ensuring alignment across safety case deliverables
• Act as a key interface with regulators, supporting regulatory submissions and responses
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety legislation, regulations and relevant policies
• Oversee engineering substantiation and safety justification activities across projects
• Identify, manage and escalate risks and issues associated with safety case delivery
• Support quality assurance, governance processes and technical reviews for safety case outputs
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

About You

• Degree qualified in a Science, Technology or Engineering discipline
• Experience in the nuclear or defence industries (although applicants from other high-hazard industries will be considered)
• Chartered Engineer or working towards
• Ability to demonstrate successful delivery of nuclear safety deliverables and strategy on complex projects
• Experience working in Design & Build and/or contractor-led delivery models
• Working knowledge of collaborative forms of contract
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing interfaces
• Strong project planning, scheduling and project control skills
• Experience managing project risks, issues and change
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as required

If you meet some or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need. We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. This could be Australian NV1 or UK based SC / DV level clearance.

As a recognised Veteran Employment Supporter and signatory to the Veteran Employment Commitment, we actively encourage applications from current and former Australian Defence Force personnel.

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1