Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Amentum; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a project manager for the Hinkley Point C Equipment Programme. The role involves leading project tasks, supporting contract administration, and ensuring timely completion of project scopes within the Nuclear Energy sector. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills and a background in complex project delivery.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursements

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering complex projects safely and responsibly.
• Experience managing contractors in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks like APM and Prince 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support tasks for Project Manager’s delivery of the HPC project.
• Support contract administration activities using CEMAR.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly performance reports.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in a related field

Chartered status

Job description

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

We’ll 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.

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.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client-critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams support Hinkley Point C (a new build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), help develop SMR (Small Modular Reactor) technology, and work towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station.

Working in both client-facing and internal roles, we deliver major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We aim to deliver safe, high-quality, and timely solutions through innovative thinking and collaboration.

The Hinkley Point C Equipment Programme is responsible for delivering the mechanical, electrical, and process equipment that will form the power station. Contracts range from £250k to £150m and involve collaboration with NNB’s global supply chain. Design is completed by the EDF Responsible Designer, with detailed design by the equipment supplier.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading/supporting tasks to support the Project Manager’s delivery of the HPC project and contract scope.
• Supporting contract administration activities, including variations, claims, technical queries, and instructions, using CEMAR.
• Interfacing with key teams to support project delivery scope for HPC.
• Supporting compliance with procedures and developing stakeholder relationships.
• Supporting technical work streams to ensure timely and within-budget completion, managing responses to Technical Queries.
• Contributing to weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Maintaining Project Definition Document updates.
• Implementing strategies aligned with Programme Definition Document (PgDD).
• Maintaining configuration control of Works Information.

Ideal candidates will have a track record of delivering complex projects safely and responsibly, preferably within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environments. Strong management skills, experience managing contractors, and excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. A degree and chartered status in a related field, along with knowledge of project management frameworks like APM and Prince 2, are required.

Our Culture

Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize supporting our people through a caring culture, promoting mental health, and fostering a sense of belonging. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, partnering with VERCIDA to attract diverse talent. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome flexible working applications. For support or adjustments during recruitment, please contact our team.