Assistant Project Manager

Amentum; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead and support the full lifecycle delivery of the HPC contracts. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will ensure engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities align with the project schedule, safety, quality and cost targets.

You will liaise with the Project/Service Manager and Utilities Delivery Leads, develop planning schedules, maintain auditable records, and supervise document delivery under supervision

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in project controls and document control processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work under supervision on tasks to support the Project Manager's delivery of the project and contract scope.
• Liaise with other teams within NNB to support project delivery.
• Develop and support use of management systems for planning and document control.
• Support compliance with approved procedures and engage with stakeholders for the HPC project.
• Under supervision, project manage delivery of documents to secure project delivery, including planning and technical schedules.
• Maintain a full auditable archive of project decisions.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

People management

Analytical thinking

Budget forecasting

Education

Degree in engineering, construction or related field

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will demonstrate the strongest direction of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the major contracts assigned. Reporting directly to the Service Manager you will be accountable for ensuring delivery of all engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. The APM will work closely with the Project/Service Manager and Utilities Delivery Leads to ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.

• Assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support the Project Manager's delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.
• Liaise and interface with the other key teams within NNB on specific tasks which are required to support the principle task of delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.
• Has an awareness to develop, implement and provide ongoing support towards the use of management systems which will support delivery and quality of the outputs from the Project Controls Department, including planning and document control processes.
• Participate in providing support to the wider Team with regard to compliance with approved NNB procedures.
• Participate in developing the relationships with key statutory stakeholders for the HPC project
• Under supervision of the Project Manager the APM will project manage delivery of documents required to secure Project delivery including those required for ONR L4 meetings. This will include the overall Planning Schedule, as well as detailed schedules for associated technical work streams.
• Ensure that a full and auditable archive of project decisions is maintained to document the project evolution and history.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, able to communicate effectively and interact with senior managers.
• People management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively within complex, internal and external, multidisciplinary groups.
• Ability to display and communicate a logical thought process, with excellent analytical skills, including capabilities for budget analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to cope well under pressure and within tight timeframes.
• Undertake individual working to a high level of attention to detail.
• May have (but not essential) a Degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or related field.
• Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
• We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects 'clean energy' benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.