Assistant Project Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B Utilities is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station projects. You will support the Project Manager in planning, coordination and delivery of the Foul Treatment Plant and potable water plant initiatives, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The role involves design development, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover, with a focus on maintaining project controls, dashboards and governance while coordinating

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.
• Experience monitoring actions, risks, costs and programme activities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: experience within major infrastructure, utilities, energy or nuclear projects, and exposure to planning, commercial or project controls functions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Project Controls

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering/Construction/PM or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: On site / Sizewell, Leiston, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Competitive salary

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)

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.