Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a significant nuclear energy project near Bridgwater. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient project delivery while adhering to stringent regulations. You will assist in managing project scope, coordinate contract administration, and contribute to performance reporting. If you're passionate about making a difference in a complex and regulated environment, this opportunity offers the chance to grow your career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering projects in regulated environments.
• Degree and chartered status in engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering project and contract scope for HPC.
• Support contract administration and coordinate with key teams.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

CEMAR

APM Body of Knowledge

PRINCE2

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager (Mechanical)

Location: Client site near Bridgwater TA5 1UD

Certain Advantage is proud to support a growing international engineering services contractor partnering with renowned energy and government clients to solve engineering and technological challenges.

The company is heavily involved in supporting a large UK Nuclear Energy customer by delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle.

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager near Bridgwater, specifically on the HPC build, focusing on the Equipment Programme responsible for delivering the mechanical, electrical, and process equipment for the HPC power station.

The contracts in this programme vary from discrete components to complete systems, delivered in partnership with a global supply chain. Contract values range from £250k to £150m. Design input is provided by the customer's Responsible Designer, with detailed design completed by the equipment supplier.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in delivering the project and contract scope for HPC.
• Support contract administration activities, including variations, claims, technical queries, and instructions, using CEMAR, with support from a Commercial Manager.
• Coordinate with key teams to support project delivery and scope management.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures and develop stakeholder relationships.
• Support technical work streams to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion, managing responses to Technical Queries.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Maintain live updates of the Project Definition Document.
• Implement strategies aligned with the Programme Definition Document (PgDD).
• Maintain configuration control of Works Information.

Your Experience

• Proven track record in delivering projects within complex, regulated environments, ideally in the Nuclear Energy sector.
• Strong management skills, including project, financial, and change management, with proficiency in estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and advisors on large construction projects.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and organizational skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective networks.
• Degree and chartered status in engineering, construction, physics, or related fields.
• Knowledge or experience with Project Management methodologies such as APM body of knowledge and PRINCE2.

If this sounds like your next career move, apply today!

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