Project Control Manager Fuel Cycle and MOX > Joboolo FR :

Since launching in 2021, newcleo has quickly established itself as an innovator in the field of nuclear energy.


newcleo is working to design, build, and operate Gen-IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) that are cooled by liquid lead and fueled by reprocessed nuclear waste.

Through an innovative combination of existing and proven technologies, and by reviving a nuclear industry model based on the manufacture and multi-recycling of Mixed Oxide fuel, newcleo aims to close the nuclear fuel cycle while safely producing clean, affordable, and practically inexhaustible energy required for low carbon economies.


With a EUR 50m group turnover in 2024, more than EUR 400m of private funding, and over 70 partnerships and collaborations across the nuclear industry, the growth of the newcleo group is supported through the targeted acquisition of key companies with strong capabilities in nuclear engineering, manufacturing, and waste management.

Through its workforce of over 800 highly qualified employees across France, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, and Slovakia, newcleo is not only developing and delivering the skills and services required for the group’s own ambitious project timelines but also supporting the development of Small Modular Reactor supply chains in Europe and beyond.

Missions:

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls function for the programme to deploy the Fuel Cycle and MOX Program in France.

You will be part of the newcleo Enterprise PMO together with PMOs for R&D, LFR 30, and LFR200 Programme and Portfolio Control Manager leveraging the talents and capabilities of our people across Europe to ensure alignment of activities and approach.

The role will be focused on establishing a programmatic approach to all Fuel Cycle and MOX design and development activities, building the required systems, processes, and skills necessary to establish the essential formality, rigor, and discipline to support the team in delivering the newcleo vision.


The Projects Controls Manager will be expected to promote and nurture a culture that motivates and inspires excellent collective and individual P3M performance, embraces change, and delivers continuous improvement.

As newcleo is a start-up company, the role will require a hands-on proactive approach to project controls.


The individual must be comfortable with early-stage programmes and have the ability to work with ambiguity and change.


The role provides the opportunity for an individual to grow their capability and experience as the programme grows from its early definition through to multi € billion delivery.

Technical & Soft Skills required:

Experience

• Involvement in controlling complex projects/programmes across various industries and sectors (ideally with experience of working within a highly regulated environment, with a robust quality and safety management system).


• Clear track record of leading teams of professionals providing Project Controls services.

Expertise and Knowledge

• Able to manage project controls delivery of high complexity projects/programmes with expertise in the application of good practices/principles of project controls including estimating, value for money, controlling of cost and schedule, baseline management, forecasting, performance measurement (including EVA), and change control.


• In-depth knowledge of project controls tools and software (e.g.,
  MS Excel, MS Project, PRA, Primavera P6, Power BI).
  
  
  Exposure to the EcoSys platform would be beneficial.


• Able to play a key role in multidisciplinary teams and take the lead role in creating plans or analysing trends using numerical and statistical techniques.

Personal Attributes

• Good leadership, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills including influencing, with experience of leading teams and contracts on major complex programmes.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence effectively at all levels in an international environment.


• Ability to manage a multi-functional team in various locations.


• Results-focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.


• Attention to detail but with the ability to assure reports produced by others and provide meaningful, actionable insights as well as being able to simplify data for presentation to a wide range of audiences.


• Able to advise on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.


• The ability to engage, motivate, and coach others, enabling the creation of high-performing teams.


• Ability to act as a role model and inspire and empower others.


• Fluent written and spoken in both French and English.
  
  
  Language skills in Italian would be beneficial, but not essential.

Certificates and education required:

• Combination of academic qualification and appropriate professional experience.


• Evidence of continuous professional development and career progression.