Job Description

How you'll make a difference:

At South Gloucestershire Council we're delivering ambitious projects that have a national profile and lasting local impact. This is a rare opportunity to lead work at the cutting edge of energy and infrastructure strategy and delivery.



As a Strategic Nuclear Projects Manager, you will take forward one of the most nationally important infrastructure developments in the UK and be at the forefront of a unique and complex agenda. Leading the council's strategic and operational planning in response to major new nuclear developments, you will ensure South Gloucestershire secures the best outcomes for our communities, economy and environment.


What you will be doing:
You will be leading the council's planning, partnership and governance approach to nuclear-related development and other Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), including managing Planning Performance Agreements, overseeing project budgets and resource planning. Representing the council at national steering groups, you will help shape and influence UK nuclear policy. Acting as technical advisor to senior officers and elected members, you'll be providing insight on all aspects of nuclear infrastructure impacts and opportunities. To ensure inclusive and effective engagement, you will build strong relationships across government, the industry and local communities. Within the service, you will be supporting the development and delivery of local and regional policies, including South Gloucestershire's emerging Local Plan and the West of England Combined Authority's Local Growth Plan.

What we need from you:
We require you to have a degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject such as planning or environmental policy alongside significant post-qualification experience, or equivalent work experience. It is key you have proven experience in leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with strong governance and strategic oversight including, the engagement and involvement of relevant staff, project and resource planning and management. You will have a proactive approach to ensure we are on the front foot in engagement and securing the best outcomes for our communities. Given the elements of the role, you must have strong communication and influencing skills, with a track record of building effective relationships at senior levels across sectors. You need to have a strong grasp of policy, infrastructure development and community engagement in a local government or similar context. It will be essential to have political awareness and the ability to navigate sensitive, high-profile developments with confidence and integrity

What you need to know:
This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our office in Yate and working from home.

Interviews anticipated week commenting 8/09/2025.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different:
We recognise that our

diverse team

of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our

training and development

offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. We trust our team to work in the way which allows them to make the biggest difference, and we continue to

invest in technology

to help staff do their jobs to the best of their ability and

celebrate innovation

. As part of our benefits package, you will receive

generous annual leave

(pro rata), employee

wellbeing support

and you will have access to a range of

staff discounts

, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our

diverse team

of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.


Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses. We're providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We're making a difference, be part of it!

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