Assistant Project Manager

Babcock International Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project management functions including scheduling, financials, and risk management at sites in Bristol, Leicester, or Newbury. The successful candidate will assist Project Managers and manage non-complex projects, contributing to a leading position in the UK nuclear industry.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Days paid leave for Reservists

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project management.
• Full project lifecycle experience is desirable.
• Awareness of engineering principles and project challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support key project management functions including financials and scheduling.
• Manage planning and control work packages.
• Produce and communicate project-reporting data.

Skills

Project management techniques

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Bristol, Leicester or Newbury, UK + Agile Working Options

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Role Type: Permanent & Full Time

Role ID: SF

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as an Assistant Project Manager at one of our sites in Bristol, Leicester, or Newbury.

The role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support key project management functions, including scheduling, financials, and risk management. You’ll assist Project Managers with specific tasks, deputise for the lead Project Manager, or manage non-complex projects under supervision, applying core project management competencies.

You will also:

• Support the development of accurate financial and schedule estimates to ensure proper planning and reporting.
• Manage planning, monitor, and control of work packages, and apply the Business Management System (BMS) appropriately for the project.
• Produce and communicate project-reporting data on Project Controls and Finance systems.
• Undertake stakeholder management and communication activities, supporting stakeholder management plans.

This full-time role is based at our hubs in Bristol, Leicester, or Newbury with hybrid working options. We offer flexible working arrangements to help balance work and personal life while meeting business needs.

Essential experience

• Relevant experience in a similar environment/sector
• Full project lifecycle experience from bid to closeout (desirable)
• Awareness of contracting methodologies (e.g., FIDIC/NEC3/JCT)
• Application of core project management techniques
• Awareness of engineering principles and common project challenges

Qualifications

We value diverse backgrounds and education. If you have the required experience, we want to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. More details are available at GOV.UK regarding UK security vetting levels.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• 10 days paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces
• Holiday Trading benefit to buy or sell leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing benefits

Cavendish Nuclear is a leader in the UK nuclear industry.