Assistant Project Manager

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Project Manager is to successfully manage the RD and Nuclear Services Contracts and ensure that the engineering is delivered safely to cost, schedule and quality requirements. Other responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager include;

• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the Project strategies within the delivery of the contract
• Accountable for the delivery of the RD & Nuclear Services Task Order
• Proactively drive the delivery of a key scope area of the contract and associated activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements
• Proactively monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget, funding and provide key stakeholders with associated reports
• Within the scope area, anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contract. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised and escalate any issues
• Proactively managing the interface with the Responsible Designer and Nuclear Services contract management team and Technical teams in HPC
  
  Previous experience in Project Management or Project Engineering on large or complex engineering or construction projects
• Knowledge of and experience in working with NEC contracts preferred
• Degree or equivalent (in relevant science or engineering subject preferable)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Coordination skills and leadership
• Understanding of quality requirements
• Decision making and escalation ability for resolution of issues
• Budget and commercial awareness
• Ability to build strong working relationships with and effectively manage internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements
• Knowledge of power station design is desirable (EPR or NPP)
  
  W e'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities., Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units within our company and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.
Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.