Assistant Project Manager

Hargreaves Industrial Services; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B Utilities is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in delivering the Foul Treatment Plant and potable Water Plant projects at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

The role covers design development, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover. You will coordinate activities, maintain controls and contribute to safety, programme, cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or related discipline.
• APM PFQ or working towards APM PMQ.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting projects within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or manufacturing sectors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Strong organisational, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: Experience within major infrastructure, utilities, energy or nuclear projects; exposure to planning, commercial or project controls.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day coordination of project activities and project delivery.
• Assisting with project planning, programme monitoring and milestone tracking.
• Maintaining project documentation, reports, dashboards and governance records.
• Supporting budget monitoring, cost reporting and change management activities.
• Assisting with risk and opportunity management, including maintaining project registers and tracking mitigation actions.
• Coordinating communication between contractors, suppliers, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting construction, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Promoting compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements in a highly regulated environment.

Skills

2+ years' construction experience

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Driving licence (UK)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering/Construction/PM

APM PFQ or PMQ in progress

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

SEPTEMBER 2026

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in the successful planning, coordination and delivery of the Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and potable Water Plant (PWP) project at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

CLOSING DATE: 23

RD

SEPTEMBER 2026

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in the successful planning, coordination and delivery of the Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and potable Water Plant (PWP) project at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

The role supports the management of all project phases including design development, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.

The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate project activities, maintain project controls, support stakeholder engagement and contribute to the achievement of project objectives relating to safety, programme, cost, quality and operational readiness.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties but is not limited to:

• Supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day coordination of project activities and project delivery.


• Assisting with project planning, programme monitoring and milestone tracking.


• Maintaining project documentation, reports, dashboards and governance records.


• Supporting budget monitoring, cost reporting and change management activities.


• Assisting with risk and opportunity management, including maintaining project registers and tracking mitigation actions.


• Coordinating communication between contractors, suppliers, consultants and internal stakeholders.


• Supporting construction, testing, commissioning and handover activities.


• Promoting compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:

• Qualifications: Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business Management or a related discipline.


• Project Management: APM PFQ or working towards APM PMQ.


• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience supporting projects within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or manufacturing sectors.


• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.


• Communication: Strong organisational, reporting and stakeholder management skills.


• Project Controls: Experience monitoring actions, risks, costs and programme activities.


• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.


• Desirable: Experience within major infrastructure, utilities, energy or nuclear projects, and exposure to planning, commercial or project controls functions.

What we do:

S&B Utilities is committed to providing reliable and efficient mechanical and electrical services to our community. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our expertise spans all aspects of water treatment, from clean to wastewater, ensuring your systems run smoothly and efficiently.

We also offer comprehensive civil engineering services, including:

• MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation)


• Building Maintenance


• Fabrication


• Tankering

Our devoted team is focused on providing exceptional solutions customised to fit our clients requirements. Here at S&B Utilities, our main priorities are excellence and reliability.

Joining S&B Utilities means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and professional development.