Assistant Project Manager – Nuclear Engineering (Hybrid)

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support complex projects within a hybrid working environment. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time, maintaining financial forecasts, and managing risks. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience, an engineering degree, and familiarity with relevant tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. The role offers a salary between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE, with additional benefits including a bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus up to 12.5%

£2,200 benefits allowance

Standard company pension

28 days holiday + public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience, ideally in complex engineering projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, risk management, budgeting, and change management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills; ability to influence, problem-solve, and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate project plans and financial forecasts.
• Monitor performance and elevate issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigations.
• Support stakeholder meetings and external engagements.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Project Management certification (APM PMQ or equivalent)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ARM

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A leading engineering company seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support complex projects within a hybrid working environment. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time, maintaining financial forecasts, and managing risks. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience, an engineering degree, and familiarity with relevant tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. The role offers a salary between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE, with additional benefits including a bonus and flexible working options.