Junior Project Manager - Construction

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a construction management professional for a site-based role at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. The role involves overseeing construction activities, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining essential project documentation. Candidates should have a qualification in construction management or a related engineering discipline, along with familiarity in heavy industrial project environments. This position requires a commitment to work on-site five days a week, ensuring the highest standards in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to coordinate construction activities.
• Understanding of construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with construction work.
• Coordinate activities with contractors.
• Maintain project documentation and schedules.
• Monitor progress and milestones.
• Track project costs and forecast financials.

Skills

Construction management

Understanding of construction drawings

Project controls familiarity

Microsoft Office skills

Site coordination

Education

Qualification in construction management or related discipline

Job description

⚡️💡About Assystem Assystem is a global leader in engineering, digital, and project management services, driving the UK’s energy transition since 1996. With our near 8000 Switchers worldwide, we combine deep engineering expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex, low‑carbon infrastructure. In the UK, we’re proud to support landmark nuclear projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and emerging SMR programmes.

🤝Why Join the Community of Switchers? Join one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. Here, you’ll work on world‑class energy‑transition missions, collaborating with top teams delivering HinkleyPointC, SizewellC and SMRs. Become part of an elite global community, driving innovation and excellence every day.

Please note – we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Job Description

The Job Mission This is a site based role on Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, therefore you must be com­mmutable distance or willing to relocate with available support. You will join your future team helping manage construction activities across a major UK energy project. The role provides hands on project coordination, construction oversight and excellent grounding in large scale project delivery.

Responsibilities

• 📋 Support project managers delivering construction work aligned with approved plans
• 🏗️ Coordinate construction activities with contractors across allocated work fronts
• 📄 Maintain project documentation, schedules, trackers and construction reporting tools
• 🔧 Assist with reviewing construction drawings and managing technical queries
• 📅 Monitor progress, productivity and milestones across defined construction packages
• 💷 Help track project costs and assist with forecasting project financials
• 🤝 Support meetings with contractors ensuring compliance to project requirements
• ⚙️ Contribute to risk reviews highlighting construction issues needing escalation

Qualifications

• 🎓 Qualification in construction management or a related engineering discipline
• 🏗️ Experience working in construction or heavy industrial project environments
• 📐 Ability to understand construction drawings, specifications and documentation
• 📊 Familiarity with project controls such as cost tracking or schedule updates
• 🧰 Understanding of construction activities, sequencing and site coordination
• 🖥️ Confident using Microsoft Office for project documents and reporting
• 🚧 Willing to work 5 days a week on-site at the Bridgwater site

Additional Information

⚠️ Please note: Due to project security requirements, unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🌟 Ready to shape the future? Join your future team on-site at one of the most ambitious nuclear power projects in Europe. Be part of a collaborative mission to uphold the highest construction and quality standards.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.