Project Development Manager in Dunfermline

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Rosyth

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Cavendish Nuclear Solutions (BCNS), a joint venture between Bechtel Ltd and Cavendish Nuclear Ltd, works with Sellafield Ltd to deliver the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo Retrievals (PFCS) Project. PFCS has completed the Early Retrievals scope, delivering and operating equipment to retrieve historic waste and transfer it into containers for safe interim storage. The next phase will prepare the project for Full Retrievals, including the deployment of the second retrievals equipment set from Rosyth, further development and performance improvements, and potential modifications to the existing equipment to support safe, reliable and maintainable full-scale retrieval operations.

The role is based primarily at Rosyth, Scotland, and includes regular visits to Sellafield, Cumbria, and the Warrington office. Additional travel may be required to suppliers and works-test locations. The postholder must hold, or be able to obtain, SC clearance as a minimum. Authorisation to work in the UK without employer sponsorship, together with the ability to pass relevant background checks and drug and alcohol testing.

Job Summary:

The Project Development Manager will lead the Rosyth testing and development trial programme, integrating engineering from requirements through manufacture, construction, testing, acceptance and deployment. The role ensures solutions are safe, fit for purpose and ready for operation at Sellafield. The postholder will lead the site development team at Rosyth, manage interfaces, technical risk and configuration, and use trial evidence to support deployment and reliable operation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Deliver an integrated trial programme confirming functional, safety, operability, maintainability, reliability and productivity requirements before deployment.
• Define trial objectives, success criteria, hold points and acceptance evidence, ensuring results drive design optimisation and auditable fitness-for-purpose decisions.
• Lead the team through procurement, manufacture, assembly, construction, testing, operator training and readiness for transfer to Sellafield.
• Demonstrate operational readiness by involving operators and maintainers and ensuring instructions, training and maintenance information reflect the proven configuration.
• Maintain the technical baseline by controlling modifications, concessions, design changes, test records and as-built information.
• Resolve technical risks, defects and emergent issues through structured problem solving, clear ownership and evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide concise forecasts and assurance on engineering progress, trial readiness, technical risk, cost, schedule and recovery actions.
• Build a capable project development team through clear outcomes, competent work allocation, coaching and verification of deliverable quality.
• Integrate delivery with the BCNS Project Manager, client and Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Training, Quality, ES&H and Project Controls teams.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are engineered, manufactured, constructed and tested safely and efficiently in accordance with legislation, the nuclear site licence environment, standards, procedures and technical requirements.
• Lead test-readiness and trial-result reviews, closing actions before release of the relevant hold point.
• Help develop and own integrated plans, estimates, forecasts, schedules, change control, risk management and progress reporting.
• Approve or recommend deliverables within delegated authority, ensuring independent review, verification and technical assurance.
• Represent Project Development in project and client forums, escalating material issues with clear options and recommendations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Engineering degree or international equivalent with at least 12 years’ relevant experience; alternatively, at least 16 years’ relevant experience without a degree.
• Substantial experience leading multidisciplinary engineering delivery, including technical integration, planning, budget, schedule, risk and assurance.
• Experience managing equipment development, manufacture, construction, testing or commissioning through acceptance and operational readiness.
• Experience in nuclear or another highly regulated, safety‑critical industry; Sellafield experience is desirable.
• Working knowledge of relevant UK legislation, engineering standards, quality, configuration management, change control and design assurance.
• Chartered Engineer status, equivalent registration or active progress towards registration is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior leaders, clients, regulators and delivery teams.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Takes accountability for outcomes and follows through on commitments.
• Collaborates across organisational and functional boundaries to achieve the best project result.
• Communicates clearly, raises concerns early and creates shared understanding.
• Maintains customer focus while protecting safety, technical integrity and the authorised baseline.
• Uses evidence, sound engineering judgement and proportionate risk-based decision making.
• Role models Bechtel values, inclusive leadership and a strong nuclear safety culture.

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