Project Manager

Assystem; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Sizewell C nuclear project in the UK. This hybrid role includes responsibilities for contract delivery, progress monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and project management qualifications, along with extensive experience in managing engineering projects. Join the team to contribute to shaping the future of clean energy while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme (8% company contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Construction.
• Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ is preferred.
• Experience managing high-value contracts and cost control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of contract activities safely and on time.
• Monitor project delivery, tracking progress against milestones.
• Coordinate Task Order preparation and manage design changes.

Skills

Degree in Engineering or related field

Project Management qualification

Experience with engineering project lifecycle

Commercial expertise

Relevant experience in Project Management

Understanding of engineering methods in UK

Hands-on with Earned Value tools

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational and leadership skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Earned Value Management tools

Job description

About Assystem

Join Assystem, a global leader in engineering and project management, driving the energy transition worldwide. With over 7,750 Switchers, we blend our extensive engineering heritage with cutting-edge digital technologies to support vital infrastructure projects. Our mission is to accelerate the clean energy transition, and we’re seeking passionate professionals to be part of this journey.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As one of the top three nuclear engineering companies globally, Assystem offers unparalleled opportunities to work on some of the most significant nuclear projects in the world. Join our community and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of clean energy, while benefiting from a dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Job Description

The Job Mission

You will play a crucial role supporting the delivery of the Sizewell C (SZC), a landmark nuclear project shaping the future of clean energy. Be a key player in this multi-billion-pound venture – one of the largest and most exciting developments in the UK today.

As Project Manager, you will report directly to a Senior Project Manager, and will be responsible for the direction and leadership of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a contract and package of work.

With the support of a multi-disciplinary team, the Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end delivery of critical systems, structures, and components for a number of buildings and contracts within the technical area. Your role will be to ensure delivery of all the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract in accordance with the overall Project schedule.

This is a hybrid role, with approximately 3-4 days based in the London or Bristol office and the remainder of the week working from home, subject to your manager’s requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving the delivery of the contract and package activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements
• Develop and implement strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed
• Monitoring delivery and managing the progress of the project – tracking progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and ensure that the project List Of Deliverables (LOD) and project schedule are up to date
• Ensuring that the schedules and milestones are consistent with global schedule.
• Ensuring that the LoD are consistent with the agreed schedule(s) and to ensure Contract Partner(s) is delivering design output in accordance with the agreed schedule and the LoD
• Coordination of the Task Order preparation for Equipment scope, preparation of Change Requests related to Task Order changes
• Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contact or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and elevate any issues to the Senior Project Manager
• Undertake contract administration activities (with support of a Commercial Manager) including variations, Early Warnings, Compensation Events and claims, technical queries and instructions
• Managing risks & opportunities, and facilitating the resolution of all issues raised, developing and updating the programme budget, and escalating any issues
• Managing design changes and configuration management
• Proficient application of estimating, scheduling, programming, risk, and Earned Value Management tools
• Ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including interactions between the Programme and other engineering sequences
• Applying the principles of Continuous Improvement, ensuring that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual

Qualifications

Required Skills

• ⚡️ A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction or a related field (professional qualifications like MIMechE and ICE are a bonus)
• ⚡️ Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ or other recognised qualification
• ⚡️ Experience of working over the full lifecycle of an engineering project, from initial design through to commissioning
• ⚡️ Commercial expertise, including experience managing high-value contracts, cost control, and resolving claims
• ⚡️ Proven relevant experience in a Project Management environment in complex projects
• ⚡️ Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context
• ⚡️ Hands‑on expertise with Earned Value tools, CDM Regulations, and quality assurance in regulated environments
• ⚡️ Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic‑linked construction plans
• ⚡️ High level of analytical and numerical skills
• ⚡️ Good attention to detail
• ⚡️ Ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment
• ⚡️ Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills

Desired Skills

• ✔️ Experience in the nuclear sector, or other highly regulated environments
• ✔️ Knowledge and understanding of the EPR design
• ✔️ Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status
• ✔️ Experience of major construction projects
• ✔️ Experience of commercial contracting; understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC
• ✔️ Understanding of earned value analysis
• ✔️ Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC
• ✔️ Working knowledge of French language is an advantage

Why Apply?

Join Assystem and be part of the energy transition, working on one of the most significant nuclear projects in the world. You’ll gain valuable experience, collaborate with international teams, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy engineering.

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.

Benefits Include:

• ✅ Competitive salary and benefits package.
• ✅ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution).
• ✅ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• ✅ Professional development and training opportunities.
• ✅ Flexible working arrangements.

Hybrid remote/in-office