Assistant Project Manager — Flexible, Onsite Tech Projects

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding pension

Performance bonus

Large pension contribution

Holiday entitlement

Site closure Christmas

Flexible working

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery across multiple workstreams. Roles involve leading project teams, handling budgets from £50,000 to £2 million, and coordinating across science, engineering, technology, research and facilities development.

We offer flexible working arrangements with onsite presence typically three days per week, and a generous benefits package including a final salary pension and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Background in project support or coordination in a structured project environment.
• Introductory project management qualification (APM PFQ or PRINCE2 Foundation) or 3–5 years PM experience.
• Knowledge of project planning, risk/issue management, change control and reporting.
• Experience monitoring project costs or maintaining financial information.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and management of the project and project team.
• Evaluate and present decisions to secure project benefits.
• Ensure benefits realisation strategy aligns with the business case.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Coordinate governance, assurance reviews and reporting to boards.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder mgmt

MS Office

Education

APM PFQ or PRINCE2 Foundation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery across multiple workstreams. Roles involve leading project teams, handling budgets from £50,000 to £2 million, and coordinating across science, engineering, technology, research and facilities development.

We offer flexible working arrangements with onsite presence typically three days per week, and a generous benefits package including a final salary pension and annual leave.