Project Assistant

Nuclearinst; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established leader in the nuclear industry as a Project Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to support critical projects while working in a hybrid environment. You will engage with various stakeholders, manage project schedules, and contribute to risk management activities. With a commitment to safety and innovation, this forward-thinking company provides excellent benefits, including generous holiday allowances and professional development opportunities. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a secure and dynamic field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to digital health services

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Additional leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading scheme

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Awareness of the full project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and monitoring of project schedules.
• Implement stakeholder and communication management plans.
• Conduct configuration management and change control activities.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Project Lifecycle Awareness

Education

APM Introductory Certificate

Job description

Project Assistant

Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Reading, GB, RG14 2PZ

Company: Cavendish Nuclear

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Project Assistant

Location: Bristol or Newbury + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Up to £36,200 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF63554

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Project Assistant at our Bristol or Newbury sites.

The Role

As a Project Assistant, you will support the Process, Plant and Equipment (PP&E) project, operating at an entry level within the project management structure.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and monitoring of project schedules
• Implementing stakeholder and communication management plans
• Reporting risk management activities
• Conducting configuration management and change control activities
• Managing communication with internal and external resources
• Developing requirements, project scope, and solutions for specific outputs and work packages
• Monitoring and controlling schedules

This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, requiring regular travel to Bristol or Newbury, alongside home working arrangements.

Essential Experience

• Awareness of the full project lifecycle
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in a similar sector is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• APM Introductory Certificate (Project Fundamentals Qualification, PFQ) is highly desirable but not required

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC security clearance. Further details are available at GOV.UK website.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to digital health services and wellness programs
• Employee share scheme and shopping discounts
• Payment of professional fees
• Additional leave for Reservists in the armed forces
• Holiday Trading scheme
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support

About Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader in the UK nuclear industry, part of Babcock International Group, we provide critical nuclear solutions across energy, defense, and decommissioning sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and creating a secure world.

We are a disability confident employer and support flexible working arrangements. For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

Closing Date: 14/05/2025

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