Hybrid Assistant Project Manager — Fusion Energy Programs

Uk Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist allowance

Bonus: 7%

Pension: 21.5% employer

Annual leave: 25 days

Site closure days

Flexible working

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of projects and programme workstreams, including lower‑complexity projects or defined work packages with budgets from £50,000 to £2 million.

The roles are 24‑month fixed‑term appointments, available on a full‑time or part‑time basis with flexible working arrangements. Regular onsite presence (usually 3 days per week) is required to align with business needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects and work packages to time, cost and quality.
• Build relationships with project teams, stakeholders, suppliers and commercial colleagues.
• Support procurement, contract management, business cases and benefits tracking.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets and controls; flag variances.
• Monitor risks, issues, dependencies and changes; escalate concerns.
• Coordinate governance, assurance and reporting; maintain records and decisions.
• Use AI and digital tools to streamline routine activities and improve delivery.

Skills

Project support

Coordination

Microsoft Office

Budget monitoring

Risk management

Education

APM PFQ

PRINCE2 Foundation

3–5 years PM experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of projects and programme workstreams, including lower‑complexity projects or defined work packages with budgets from £50,000 to £2 million.

The roles are 24‑month fixed‑term appointments, available on a full‑time or part‑time basis with flexible working arrangements. Regular onsite presence (usually 3 days per week) is required to align with business needs.