Junior Project Manager - Nuclear Construction

Working on a major Nuclear Power Plant project, the role will work closely with other project teams, including commercial, procurement, construction, engineering, project controls, operations and safety. The Assistant Project Manager reports to the team Service Manager and will actively support the wider Programme Management team once assigned to a sub Programme area.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support the Project Manager’s delivery of the project and contract scope for the project.
• Liaise and interface with the other key teams won specific tasks which are required to support the principle task of delivery of the project and contract scope for the project.
• Has an awareness to develop, implement and provide ongoing support towards the use of management systems which will support delivery and quality of the outputs from the Project Controls Department, including planning and document control processes.
• Participate in providing support to the wider Team with regard to compliance with approved project procedures.
• Participate in developing the relationships with key statutory stakeholders for the project
• Under supervision of the Project Manager the APM will project manage delivery of documents required to secure
• Project delivery including those required for ONR L4 meetings. This will include the overall Planning Schedule, as well as detailed schedules for associated technical work streams.
• Ensure that a full and auditable archive of project decisions is maintained to document the project evolution and history.
• Support the project management functions of the technical work streams to help ensure they are completed on time and on budget, supporting the management of commercial and technical Work through all phases of the project.
• Support the development of Joint Management Team and collaborative working to reinforce working behaviours against agreed principles and objectives.
• Coordinate and record meetings with key project stakeholders (internal & external).
• Ensuring that wider project arrangements are implemented, as appropriate, within the Programme of works and advising the management team of any necessary actions to ensure this.
• Facilitate internal communications within the Project Delivery Team and the wider Project teams.
• Assist the Project Manager delivering the List of Deliverables (LOD) and in applying the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Support the Commercial and Programme Managers in the preparation of necessary budget justifications, internal business papers and other approvals to the Project Board.
• Provide support to some of the Technical Contract Leads in their dealings with suppliers.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, able to communicate effectively and interact with senior managers.
• People management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively within complex, internal and external, multidisciplinary groups.
• Ability to display and communicate a logical thought process, with excellent analytical skills, including capabilities for budget analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to cope well under pressure and within tight timeframes.
• Undertake individual working to a high level of attention to detail.
• May have (but not essential) a secondary degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or related field.
• Have or working towards relevant project management qualifications
• Fluent in English; French is advantageous

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

🌟 Your Benefits Package

🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

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