Assistant Project Manager

Rolls - Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash benefits allowance

Annual bonus up to 12.5%

29 days annual leave

Pension scheme 6%-12%

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

Home Office Support – £250 one-off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a Programme Manager in delivering key SMR projects across our portfolio. The role focuses on planning, governance and stakeholder collaboration to drive safe, efficient delivery of high-quality outcomes.

You will work across engineering, regulatory, procurement and construction activities within a high-profile programme, developing plans, managing risks and supporting cost forecasting while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or delivering in engineering, infrastructure or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, risk management and controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and management of project plans, schedules and delivery activities to achieve key milestones.
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues and opportunities with mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and regulatory stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Support project governance, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Assist with project cost management, forecasting and budget tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned in project management.
• Ensure activities align with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Attention to detail

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary: base salary range is £42,000.00 - £55,150.00 depending on experience

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in a unique position to become a global leader in SMR technology and the UK’s premier clean energy export.

The Programme Directorate sits at the heart of delivering our SMR programme. Working across complex engineering, regulatory, procurement and construction activities, the team drives collaboration, innovation and delivery to help bring a new generation of nuclear power to life.

In this context, we are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support a Programme Manager in delivering key projects across our SMR programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a direct role in one of the UK’s most ambitious engineering programmes, helping to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

We’ll need you to:

• Support the development and management of project plans, schedules and delivery activities to achieve key programme milestones
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation where required
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and regulatory stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes
• Support project governance activities, reporting requirements and decision-making processes
• Assist with project cost management, forecasting and budget tracking activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned and the development of project management best practice
• Ensure activities are delivered in line with safety, quality and regulatory requirements

As you can see, this is a varied and high-profile role where you’ll bring strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with:

• A recognised project management qualification, such as APM PMQ, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience supporting or delivering projects within engineering, infrastructure, energy, construction or other highly regulated environments
• An understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management and project controls processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using project management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, SAP or similar systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail

Location

We offer hybrid working arrangements and expect regular attendance at one of our Rolls‑Royce SMR locations in either Manchester, Derby or Warrington. Occasional travel may be required to support project and stakeholder activities.

What’s in it for you?

• A base salary between £42,000.00 - £55,150.00
• Cash benefits allowance of £2,200
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 12.5%
• 29 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• 6% employee to 12% employer pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters.
• The opportunity to grow your career in a rapidly expanding organisation that is shaping the future of clean energy

Pay Range:

£42,000.00

£55,125.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• 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