Project Delivery Director (Owner's Scope)

Great British Energy - Nuclear

Salary: Senior Executive Package

Location: National with time required in Warrington and Gwyndod

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) is at the forefront of delivering the UK's clean energy future. As part of the Government's mission to strengthen energy security and achieve net zero, we are leading the development of the UK's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme.

We are seeking an exceptional Project Delivery Director (Owner's Scope) to provide leadership of a fit-for-purpose project delivery and oversight capability, with accountability for delivery of the Owner's Scope of the SMR project.

This is a unique opportunity to help establish and deliver a first-of-a-kind programme that will shape the future of nuclear energy in the UK.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer, you will establish and lead the Intelligent Client project delivery organisation, forming a critical part of the Senior Leadership Team of the wider Integrated Project Team.

You will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Owner's Scope of work, including enabling works, site ancillaries, associated developments, site characterisation and permissions. Working closely with technical, commercial and programme colleagues, you will ensure the successful planning, governance and delivery of this nationally significant programme.

As a member of the Integrated Project Team Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, managing interfaces and ensuring robust project controls are in place to support successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the project management team responsible for the Owner's Scope of the SMR project.
• Develop and maintain integrated project delivery plans and schedules.
• Lead project delivery activities across development, enabling works and site readiness.
• Ensure effective governance, assurance and reporting arrangements are in place.
• Manage project cost, schedule and resource performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners.
• Identify, manage and mitigate programme and project risks.
• Support regulatory engagement and ensure delivery activities align with all relevant requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Capture and share lessons learned to support future SMR and nuclear programme delivery.

About You

You will be a highly credible senior project professional with significant experience delivering complex capital programmes within major infrastructure or other highly regulated environments.

You will bring:

• Demonstrable leadership experience at senior project or executive level.
• A strong track record of establishing and leading project delivery capabilities.
• Experience of major construction and infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of project alliance models and complex supply chains.
• Experience working with NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial, stakeholder management and organisational leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders, Boards and Government stakeholders.
• Experience managing high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Significant experience delivering large, complex capital projects or programmes.

Highly Desirable

• Chartered Project Professional (ChPP).
• MAPM or FAPM membership.
• Experience within the nuclear sector or comparable highly regulated industries.

Why Join Us?

At Great British Energy - Nuclear, we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, experience and background, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed.

This is a rare opportunity to shape one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes and contribute directly to the nation's clean energy future.

Trust. Collaboration. Challenge. Care. Drive.

These values underpin everything we do.

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Recruitment Timetable

Closing date
5pm Friday 7 August 2026

How to Apply

Should you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role please contact Senior Researcher: martyn.brereton@gatenbysanderson.com or Principal Consultant, Energy, Darra Power Mooney: darra.power-mooney@gatenbysanderson.com

To apply for this post, please submit your application no later than 5pm 7 August 2026. It is anticipated that Shortlisted candidates will be notified in September with a view to interviews taking place at the end of September in Warrington.

All applications to be submitted using the following link: http://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe132487

You are asked to submit the following:
1. Some basic personal information collected by the online system.
2. A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
3. A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 2 pages) explaining:
a.Your motivation for applying for this role.
b.How you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria outlined.

As part of the online application process, you are also asked several diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. If you are unable to apply online, or have any issues with the online application process,
please contact: janine.attwell@gatenbysanderson.com