Hybrid Assistant Project Manager: Construction & Delivery

NUKEM Ltd.; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

25 Days Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay

Trade Union partnership

Personal Development & Further Edu

Long Service & Recognition Awards

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

NUVIA in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination and delivery of STEP fusion-related projects at Milton Park, Abingdon. You will work with the Project Manager and team to ensure objectives, timescales, budgets and quality standards are met.

Role involves coordinating schedules, costs and documentation, engaging with stakeholders and supporting governance and reporting across the project lifecycle in a hybrid work setup with UK-based teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or related discipline.
• Working towards or holding a recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP).
• Demonstrates professional standards of behaviour and regulatory compliance.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project financial management.
• Experience in project, engineering, construction, or programme delivery.
• Experience supporting project delivery, controls, planning, or coordination.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing problem solving, planning, and risk management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects across lifecycle phases: design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist mobilisation of project teams and start‑up activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist procurement activities and supplier engagement.
• Produce project reports, dashboards, and management information.
• Support communication between project teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to tender submissions, cost estimates, and delivery plans.
• Assist with proposal preparation and bid activities.
• Monitor performance vs scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate activities to achieve milestones and objectives.
• Maintain WBS, CBS, and organisational reporting structures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification (APM PMQ/PRINCE2/PMP)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

NUVIA in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination and delivery of STEP fusion-related projects at Milton Park, Abingdon. You will work with the Project Manager and team to ensure objectives, timescales, budgets and quality standards are met.

Role involves coordinating schedules, costs and documentation, engaging with stakeholders and supporting governance and reporting across the project lifecycle in a hybrid work setup with UK-based teams.