Assistant Project Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support complex projects within a hybrid working environment. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time, maintaining financial forecasts, and managing risks. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience, an engineering degree, and familiarity with relevant tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. The role offers a salary between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE, with additional benefits including a bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus up to 12.5%

£2,200 benefits allowance

Standard company pension

28 days holiday + public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience, ideally in complex engineering projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, risk management, budgeting, and change management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills; ability to influence, problem-solve, and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate project plans and financial forecasts.
• Monitor performance and elevate issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigations.
• Support stakeholder meetings and external engagements.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Project Management certification (APM PMQ or equivalent)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ARM

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Location: Manchester, Warrington or Derby with Hybrid Working available
Salary: between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE

About Us

Rolls‑Royce SMR is pioneering the future of nuclear energy with our innovative Small Modular Reactor technology. We are committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective solutions that will help meet global energy needs. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects within our Programme Management Directorate. Reporting to a Programme Manager, you will manage specific projects and provide essential support to ensure successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new nuclear power station, working on projects with strong engineering, procurement, construction, and regulatory focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate project plans and financial forecasts.
• Monitor performance and elevate issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigations.
• Foster a positive and productive team environment.
• Support stakeholder meetings and external engagements.
• Ensure compliance with project management processes and procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven project management experience, ideally in complex engineering projects.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with project management methodologies, risk management, budgeting, and change management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ARM, SAP, Excel, and Power BI (training available if needed).
• Qualifications:
  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
  • Project Management certification (APM PMQ or equivalent).
  • Membership of a professional body is advantageous.
• Behaviours: Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to influence, problem‑solve, and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Rewards & Benefits

• Bonus up to 12.5%
• £2,200 benefits allowance
• Standard Rolls‑Royce SMR pension
• 28 days holiday + public holidays

Why Join Us?

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and in the workplace to support individual needs. Flexible hours and part‑time options are available to help you achieve a healthy work‑life balance. You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We provide a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment, opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business, and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of clean energy.