Assistant Project Manager Commissioning

Carrington West; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Commissioning for a landmark nuclear infrastructure programme based in Bristol. You will support the Project Manager and delivery teams to drive commissioning activities on a flagship power station project.

You'll gain exposure to regulated environments, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while developing core project delivery skills for a long-term career in the sector.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good understanding of project delivery processes and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery activities.
• Assisting in the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of commissioning programmes.
• Managing smaller projects and work packages from inception through to completion.
• Helping define project scope, objectives, and interfaces with other programme teams.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, plans, and governance records.
• Supporting the development and implementation of project execution strategies.
• Monitoring programme progress against key milestones, budgets, and schedules.
• Producing project reports and updates for key stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating and facilitating project meetings and progress reviews.
• Reviewing technical documentation, contractor submissions, and drawings.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.

Skills

Organised

Planning skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Priorities management

Collaborative approach

Attention to detail

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Commissioning (Nuclear Sector)

Location: Bristol

Rate: £50,000 to £55,000 depending on your skills and experience

Are you looking to build your project management career within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major nuclear project and gain invaluable experience within a highly regulated environment. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, helping deliver critical commissioning activities on a flagship nuclear power station project.

With long-term investment in the UK nuclear sector, this role offers the chance to develop highly sought-after project delivery skills while contributing to a project of national importance.

Why Apply?

Few projects offer the scale, complexity, and career development opportunities available within the nuclear industry.

You’ll gain exposure to major project delivery, commissioning activities, stakeholder management, programme controls, risk management, and project governance, building a foundation for a successful long-term career in project management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a Project Management role or further develop their experience within a highly technical engineering environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you’ll support the successful delivery of commissioning and project activities across a package of work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery activities
• Assisting in the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of commissioning programmes
• Managing smaller projects and work packages from inception through to completion
• Helping define project scope, objectives, and interfaces with other programme teams
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, plans, and governance records
• Supporting the development and implementation of project execution strategies
• Monitoring programme progress against key milestones, budgets, and schedules
• Producing project reports and updates for key stakeholders
• Identifying and managing risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinating and facilitating project meetings and progress reviews
• Reviewing technical documentation, contractor submissions, and drawings
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to develop within a major project environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Degree qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Good understanding of project delivery processes and controls
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous but not essential:

• APM, PRINCE2, or other recognised Project Management qualification
• Experience within nuclear, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects
• Exposure to commissioning activities or major project delivery
• Knowledge of project controls, planning, scheduling, and risk management processes

What’s In It For You?

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship nuclear infrastructure projects
• Excellent career development within the growing nuclear sector
• Exposure to complex, high-value engineering and commissioning programmes
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project professionals
• Development of highly transferable project management skills
• Long-term career opportunities within a thriving industry
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking to accelerate your project management career on a landmark nuclear project and gain experience that will set you apart in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.