PMO - Nuclear

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

We’re looking for a Site PMO / Performance Lead to support delivery on a major nuclear infrastructure project, driving performance, governance, and operational excellence across on-site installation activities.

This is a key role focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through structured processes, reporting, and team engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of site strategy across Safety, Quality, and Delivery objectives
• Track and manage open points, risks, and actions across installation activities
• Lead operational excellence workshops to improve team performance (HSE, logistics, procurement, installation)
• Develop and implement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support daily operations
• Ensure strong project governance and reporting structures are in place
• Provide clear insights to support decision-making and performance improvement
• Work closely with site teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills:

• Background in Project Management, PMO, or Operational Excellence (OPEX)
• Experience working on large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects (nuclear highly desirable)
• Strong ability to analyse complex data and translate into actionable insights
• Proven experience leading workshops and cross-functional team engagement
• Confident working with stakeholders across multiple disciplines on-site

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to drive collaboration
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with Power BI or other BI tools (highly desirable)
• Structured, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.