Assistant Project Manager (Assistant Design Project Manager)

EDF UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery in civil engineering. This full-time role based in Bristol or London requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering along with solid communication and collaborative skills. Responsibilities include assisting in project planning, monitoring progress, maintaining documentation, and engaging with stakeholders. The position offers a salary of c£55,000 depending on experience, with additional benefits such as a 5% bonus and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

5% bonus

Pension scheme offering 7.5% employee / 15% employer

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ambitious and curious individual keen on a long-term career in major projects.
• Relevant degree required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering projects safely and on budget.
• Assist in planning, coordination, and monitoring of work packages.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Support risk management and quality compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Project Management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Assistant Design Project Manager)

Location: Bristol or London - full time, minimum 3 days per week in the office
Salary: c£55,000 depending on experience
Bonus: 5%
Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer
Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays

What you'll be doing

Support the Project Manager in delivering major civil engineering scopes safely, to programme, and to budget. Working within a large, multi-disciplinary team, you'll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, from early design and contractor engagement through to delivery.

Project delivery and coordination

• Supporting planning, coordination and monitoring of work packages
• Organising and documenting meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting Multi-disciplinary Teams and Joint Management Team meetings
• Coordinating technical, commercial, cost and schedule discussions
• Helping develop project documentation, controls and reporting

Project controls and reporting

• Supporting programme updates, progress reviews and performance reporting
• Assisting with budget tracking, financial assessments and internal papers
• Supporting earned value activities
• Maintaining clear, auditable project records

Contracts and supply chain

• Supporting contract administration activities including early warnings and compensation events
• Working with design suppliers and the wider Civil Works Alliance
• Providing input to procurement and commercial teams

Risk, quality and safety

• Supporting risk and opportunity management
• Contributing to quality reporting and compliance with nuclear standards
• Promoting a strong nuclear safety culture in everything you do

Stakeholder engagement

• Supporting effective communication across delivery teams and the wider project
• Helping build collaborative ways of working with partners and regulators

What we're looking for

This role would suit someone who is ambitious, curious, and keen to build a long-term career in major projects.

Essential

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline

Desirable

• Experience in civil engineering design delivery or project support
• Exposure to projects from concept through to handover
• Working towards or interest in chartership (ICE, IStructE, APM)
• Working in an environment managing third party design companies.

Why Sizewell C

This project is backed by government and major investors, delivering low‑carbon power to around 6 million homes for at least 60 years. The scale, complexity and visibility are unmatched, and so is the opportunity to build a meaningful career.

Qualifications

Additional information about the role is not required for the application. You do not need to have already completed security vetting; it will be assessed during the recruitment process.