Assistant Project Manager - SMR Programme

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash benefits allowance

Annual bonus up to 12.5%

29 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Home Office Support

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a Programme Manager in delivering key projects across its Small Modular Reactor programme. The role sits within the Programme Directorate and involves working across engineering, regulatory, procurement and construction activities to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

Based in Derby, Manchester or Warrington with hybrid working arrangements, you will help develop plans, monitor performance and

Qualifications

• A recognised project management qualification, such as APM PMQ, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting or delivering projects within engineering, infrastructure, energy, construction or other highly regulated environments.
• An understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management and project controls processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using project management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, SAP or similar systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of project plans, schedules and delivery activities to achieve key programme milestones
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation where required
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and regulatory stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes
• Support project governance activities, reporting requirements and decision-making processes
• Assist with project cost management, forecasting and budget tracking activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned and the development of project management best practice
• Ensure activities are delivered in line with safety, quality and regulatory requirements

Skills

APM PMQ

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

SAP

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a Programme Manager in delivering key projects across its Small Modular Reactor programme. The role sits within the Programme Directorate and involves working across engineering, regulatory, procurement and construction activities to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

Based in Derby, Manchester or Warrington with hybrid working arrangements, you will help develop plans, monitor performance and