Project Manager / PRE OPS

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a project manager to lead key Pre-Operations deliveries for a nuclear energy project in Bridgwater. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project schedules, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and experience in complex project environments. Join us to make a significant impact on the future of energy in the UK.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working hours

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven project delivery experience in regulated or complex engineering sectors.
• Track record managing multidisciplinary teams in technical environments.
• Knowledge of contract procurement and supplier interface management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Pre-Operations projects including building fit-outs.
• Develop and manage project schedules and execution plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Commercial, Technical and Legal.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Managing multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of contract procurement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Project management qualification (APMP, Prince2, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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This role leads key projects bridging commissioning and long-term plant operations.
You’ll deliver fit-out, systems, and technical readiness packages for HPC.
Your future team ensures the station is operationally ready from day one.

️ Lead delivery of Pre-Operations projects including building fit-outs and bespoke systems
️ Develop and manage project schedules and execution plans
️ Coordinate cross-functional teams including Commercial, Technical and Legal
️ Oversee contract readiness and interface with procurement processes
️ Track project progress, milestones, budgets, and stakeholder reporting
️ Maintain full compliance with safety, quality, and licensing parameters
️ Ensure risk, change and issue management is embedded in delivery
️ Drive continuous improvement and adopt best practice across workstreams

Job Description

The Job Mission

This role leads key projects bridging commissioning and long-term plant operations.
You’ll deliver fit-out, systems, and technical readiness packages for HPC.
Your future team ensures the station is operationally ready from day one.

️ Lead delivery of Pre-Operations projects including building fit-outs and bespoke systems
️ Develop and manage project schedules and execution plans
️ Coordinate cross-functional teams including Commercial, Technical and Legal
️ Oversee contract readiness and interface with procurement processes
️ Track project progress, milestones, budgets, and stakeholder reporting
️ Maintain full compliance with safety, quality, and licensing parameters
️ Ensure risk, change and issue management is embedded in delivery
️ Drive continuous improvement and adopt best practice across workstreams

Qualifications

Essential Skills

Proven project delivery experience in regulated or complex engineering sectors
Track record managing multidisciplinary teams in technical environments
Knowledge of contract procurement and supplier interface management
Familiarity with HSE legislation and project risk frameworks
Strong understanding of project quality assurance documentation
Excellent communication, reporting and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to lead, influence, and manage internal and external stakeholders

️ Desired Skills

️ Degree in Engineering or related field (Chartered status preferred)
️ Formal project management qualification (APMP, Prince2, etc.)
️ Experience in the nuclear or other highly regulated infrastructure sectors
️ Experience managing transition from commissioning to operations
️ Ability to manage commercial and technical negotiations

Additional Information

Why You Should Apply

Play a pivotal role in the UK’s nuclear energy future by supporting the successful operational start-up of Hinkley Point C. Join Assystem’s high-impact delivery team and shape the long-term readiness of one of Europe’s most significant energy projects.

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Flexible working hours
Employee referral scheme

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.