Assistant Project Manager

EDF Energy; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the Hinkley Point ‘C’ project. This role involves managing project deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Candidates with strong communication skills and a proactive approach in a hybrid work environment will thrive in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Enhanced parental leave

Health insurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people management abilities.
• Experience in budget analysis and forecasting.
• Analytical and logical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in delivering project and contract scope.
• Liaise with key teams to support project delivery.
• Implement management systems to ensure delivery quality.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Relationship-Building

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field

Membership with the Association of Project Managers (APM)

Job description

About the Role

Satellite Delivery Centre, Bridgwater, Hybrid, minimum of 3 days a week onsite.

Are you a drivenAssistant Project Managerlooking for thenext stepin your career? Do you have good Problem-Solving skills, with excellentcommunicationandstakeholder engagementskills? Are you the type of person who likesa fast-paced environmentand likes to bechallenged?

The Opportunity

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The project is delivered through an organisation that comprises multi-disciplinary teams.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will demonstrate the strongest direction of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the major contracts assigned. Reporting directly to the Project Manager you will be accountable for ensuring delivery of all engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule.

Pay, benefits and culture

The salary range associated with this role is between £35,000 - £45,000, we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager that will assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support the Project Manager’s delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC. Liaise and interface with the other key teams within NNB on specific tasks which are required to support the principal task of delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.

Have 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. 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.

Ensuring that wider NNB arrangements are implemented, as appropriate, within the Programme of works and advising the management team of any necessary actions to ensure this. Assist the Project Manager delivering the List of Deliverables (LOD) and in applying the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM). Provide support to some of the Technical Contract Leads in their dealings with suppliers.

Who you are

You’ll be a highly skilled professional with strong communication and people management abilities. While a degree in engineering, construction, or a related field is preferred, it is not essential. Membership with the Association of Project Managers (APM) or an understanding of APM’s Body of Knowledge principles is beneficial. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to present effectively and engage with senior management. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills are essential, as this role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, both internally and externally.

In addition to strong interpersonal skills, you’ll have a logical and analytical mindset, with experience in budget analysis and forecasting. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is crucial, along with a keen eye for detail and the capability to work independently with precision. This role requires a proactive approach, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. French speaking is advantageous.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is: 22nd June 2025

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