Nuclear Opportunities – Project & Programme Managers
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Nuclear Opportunities – Project & Programme ManagersTake Charge of Your Future with KBR
We are looking for Project and Programme Management professionals to help lead the way in the nuclear space.
Take this opportunity to join a team of experts and help shape the future of our industry.
This is an exciting period of growth… join us! You will be working with the best in the industry.
As we begin mobilising new nuclear projects across the UK, this is a great time to join our delivery teams.
What We Need
Demonstrable project management experience within multi-million-pound infrastructure construction, refurbishment and replacement programmes of work, within a complex regulated environment (preferably nuclear).
You will have a solid understanding of NEC Contracts and full lifecycle experience from business case approval to design, execution and handover. We would also like to see experience of change control and risk management.
Your will be able to demonstrate that you meet the Values that are so important to KBR, so as a Project Management professional we would like to see:
Our Values
We Value Our People
Respect for Diversity - inclusive and non-judgmental
Active Listening - engage in conversations, ask questions and show empathy
We Deliver
Define and Manage Scope - be proactive
Effective Communication - clear updates and address issues and risks
We Are People of Integrity
Keep Commitments - meet deadlines and honour agreements
Be Accountable - take responsibility for your actions
We Empower
Encourage Participation - create a safe sharing environment
Open to Feedback - use it to improve your own performance
We Are a Team of Teams
Build Relationships - understand your team’s strengths and motivations
Provide Support - training, coaching and access to tools and technology
Security Requirements
You may need to hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance (5 years continuous residency in the UK is mandatory). For some projects, only UK Nationals will be considered.
Please note this is a Registration of Interest for upcoming opportunities within KBR.
If your skills and experience are aligned with our projects, we will be in touch to discuss our opportunities in more detail.
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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible daily.
Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nuclear Opportunities – Project & Programme Managers roles across KBR's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £63,194 - £84,314 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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