Management
Optimising P3M for UK Nuclear Innovation
About the client
Sellafield Ltd is responsible for the safe and secure management of one of the world's most complex nuclear sites. As a mission-led organisation, it decommissions high-hazard facilities, manages nuclear materials, and delivers environmental remediation that protects people and the planet.
Operating on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield plays a critical national role in addressing the UK’s nuclear legacy. The organisation delivers this mission through programme management, engineering oversight, stakeholder engagement, and supply chain coordination—supported by a long-term commitment to safety, value for money, and social impact.
📍 Sellafield, UK
💼 Nuclear
⚙ ️ P3 Management
Co-Lab helped us bring more structure and clarity to how we manage our programmes and projects. They’ve been good at cutting through the noise and helping teams focus on what matters, linking day-to-day delivery to the bigger picture. Their support’s made it easier to prioritise, explain decisions, and keep people aligned.
- Craig Branney, Head of Off Site Developments & Spares and Obsolescence, Sellafield Ltd
Challenges
The Need for a Structured P3M Approach
Sellafield Nuclear Solutions Group (NSG) needed a structured P3M approach to enhance governance, ensure line of sight from strategy to execution, and standardise reporting, addressing disjointed oversight, inconsistent data, and limited stakeholder visibility.
Solution
Implementing an Integrated P3M Framework
Co-Lab implemented an integrated P3M framework featuring dashboards, consistent reporting mechanisms, risk tracking, streamlining oversight, improving data accuracy, and increasing stakeholder visibility.
Process
Developing and Embedding the P3M Framework
We assessed NSG’s project controls, engaged leadership to identify gaps, and developed a structured P3M framework for governance, reporting, and project tracking. The system was then integrated with real-time dashboards, KPIs, and risk tracking, followed by organisation-wide deployment and training to ensure adoption.
Benefits
Key Outcomes and Organisational Impact
Improved Project Visibility – 100% of projects now tracked through a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making.
Faster Reporting Cycles – Reduced reporting time by 40%, ensuring timely insights for leadership.
Greater Stakeholder Confidence – Increased engagement across 5+ departments, ensuring alignment and accountability.
