Assistant Project Manager

Nuclear Restoration Services; Oldbury on Severn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear decommissioning agency is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution at the Oldbury Nuclear Power Station site. The successful candidate will help monitor and manage project activities, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. Essential qualifications include a minimum HNC/NQF Level 4 in a relevant field. This role offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Participation in Company Bonus Scheme

Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/NQF Level 4 or equivalent engineering or scientific qualification.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is beneficial.
• Willingness to pursue project management certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of projects within the Asset Care delivery team.
• Monitor and manage internal and contractor performance against project targets.
• Contribute to creation and management of overall project plans.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

HNC/NQF Level 4 in engineering or scientific field

Tools

Project documentation tools

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager

"Oldbury Nuclear Power station site is located on the Severn estuary, to the north of Bristol. The station ceased generation in 2012 and is now in a decommissioning phase. There are numerous aging assets on the site."

We are looking for an assistant project manager to support execution of projects within the site’s Asset Care delivery team.

As the site ages and continues to degrade, it is critical that we monitor this and adopt a proactive approach to maintaining the remaining assets to ensure continued safe operation. This role will be supporting the delivery of improvement projects, repairs, remediation and/or demolition identified as being required by the plant health review process.

The individual must be highly motivated, delivery focussed, self-driven, well organised, capable of managing multiple projects, good at problem solving and have good planning and communication skills."

The working hours are 07.25 – 17.00, Monday to Thursday, perfect for someone looking for a four-day working week. Please refer to the candidate pack in the documents section for more information about working life at NRS.

Key Deliverables

• Provide direct support to the Project Manager.
• Perform effectively as part of a multi-disciplined asset care delivery team to achieve common project goals and overall organisational objectives.
• Support the safe delivery of projects to time, cost and quality ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory process requirements with responsibility for leading the project to a successful conclusion.
• Contribute to the creation and management of overall project plans, including schedules, monitoring activities, progress and milestones.
• Support the production and maintenance of accurate and well organised project documentation, including scopes, business cases, technical queries, meeting minutes, project deliverables, issues registers and lessons learned documentation.
• Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders where required to support project delivery.
• Monitor and report on internal and contractor performance against safety, costs, programme and quality.
• Identify issues and events that may constitute an increase or decrease in project scope, cost, or schedule and support implementation of remedial actions as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum HNC/NQF Level 4 or equivalent engineering or scientific qualification.

Desirable:

• Certification in project management suggested, for example APM – PMQ (desirable) or willingness to work towards this.
• CITB Construction Site safety certificate.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry including such as engineering, procurement, construction/construction management.
• Experience of performing functional tasks on projects with a basic understanding of PD25 Magnox Project Management process and procedures.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, willing to take on new work challenges.
• Proactive communicator both internally and externally to the project.
• Customer focused with ability to develop and maintain positive and interactive project relationships.
• Leads by example to ensure that Company Values are promoted and upheld.
• Demonstrated active and innovative approach to problem solving and identifying solutions thinking, accountability, and adaptability skills.
• Proactive reporting of progress and status of assignments including appropriate follow up.
• Technical writing skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing own assignments and tasks.

We also welcome applications for those looking to develop and therefore may not meet all the essential criteria for the role. In these circumstances there may be a lower grade offered for a development opportunity. The successful candidate would be considered on a case-by-case basis and supported with a PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable a clear path for progression into the role.

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance serviceand access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We have the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.