Assistant Project Manager

Morson Edge; Preston; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project teams delivering nuclear science projects. The role involves assisting with planning, execution, documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders under supervision of a Project Manager.

It offers a pathway to develop new skills in a fast-moving sector. You will contribute to project planning, risk management, change control, and report generation, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• APM PMQ qualification or ability to achieve in 2–18 months.
• Proven track record in task/project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Manage business cases, budgets and procurement as part of project execution.
• Develop, update and report on project plans, timelines and risks.
• Maintain quality management processes and ensure governance and reporting.

Skills

APM PMQ qualification

Task/Project delivery

IT skills

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Type: Contract

Length: 6 months

Rate: up to £47 per hour

Determination: INSIDE IR35

Clearance: Can start on BPSS moving up to SC

Job Description for Assistant Project Manager:

As part of our Project Management Authority, you'll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry‑leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It's a challenging role but it's an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast‑moving area.

An Assistant Project Manager is a supporting role within a project team, typically working under the direction of a Project Manager or Programme Manager. They assist with various aspects of project management, including planning, execution, and documentation. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, from administrative support to more involved project activities, ultimately contributing to the successful completion of projects.

Main Responsibilities for Assistant Project Manager

• - Delivery
  • o Working within the project team to support the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
  • o Supporting the preparation, approval and refining and updating of business cases that justify the initiation, continuation of projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
  • o Project Planning and Execution: Assisting in the development of project schedule, plans, timelines, and budgets. This may include identifying resources, tracking progress, and reporting on project status.
  • o Financial management: Developing and agreeing budgets for projects and controlling forecasts and actual costs against them.
  • o Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting, analysing, and presenting project data to support decision‑making and track progress.
  • o Problem Solving and Issue Resolution: Identifying and addressing potential issues or risks within the project.
  • o Risk Management: Creation and update of the RAIDO log.
  • o Ensuring risks and mitigations are costed.
  • o Resource Management: Assisting with the procurement of necessary resources for the project.
  • o Change management: ensure effective change management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders.
  • o Project performance and controls: Supporting the building of the project plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Track and report delivery against milestones and work with the project team to put appropriate recovery actions in place.
  • o B4C - Low financial responsibility.
  • o This role would be expected to manage discrete work packages with minimal supervision typically managing classification 1 or 2 projects of medium complexity and low business risk.
  • o This role would be typically expected to manage with supervision from Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, typically managing projects of classification 1 or 2 projects with medium complexity and low business risk.
  • o B4B - Financial responsibility from £10,000-£100,000
• - Administrative Support
  • o Setting up meetings, creating purchase requisitions/purchase orders, managing project documentation, and updating project documents.
  • o Ensuring effective configuration management is in place.
• - Communication and collaboration
  • o Communicating with team members, clients, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals.
  • o Ensuring a stakeholder management plan is in place.
• - Quality Assurance
  • o Maintaining and applying quality management processes for project activities and outputs.
  • o Ensuring that projects meet quality standards and expectations.
  • o Support project assurance and ensure embedded in schedules.
  • o Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making.
  • o Updating QGM at least monthly.

Essential Criteria for Assistant Project Manager

• - Skills
  • o APM PMQ qualification or ability to achieve in 2-18 months.
  • o Proven track record in task/ project delivery experience.
  • o High level of IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office tools and systems.Risk Management level 1.
  • o Excellent approach to detail.
• - Behaviours
  • o I have the courage to challenge and am open to constructive feedback.
  • o I look out for and support my colleagues.
  • o I take responsibility for safety it underpins everything I do.
  • o I adopt a can-do attitude and am resilient in the face of setbacks.
  • o I actively share my views and grow through others diverse views.
  • o I set a positive tone with my behaviour and aspire to be the best I can be.
  • o I am honest, transparent, and follow through on my commitments.
  • o I appreciate, listen and respect the contribution of all.
  • o I innovate, am curious and learn from both success and failure.
  • o I develop great partnerships built on trust.
  • o I invest time to understand the needs of my customers.
  • o I collaborate with others to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• - Ability to obtain BPSS level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment and criminal record checks).

Desirable Criteria for Assistant Project Manager

• o Proven capability of developing and delivering an execution plan.
• o Proven capability of building relationships and supporting formal communications/negotiations with customers, supply chain and stakeholders.
• o Some knowledge of Document Control systems, processes and methodologies