Senior Project Manager

ASSYSTEM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a significant nuclear project in the UK. The role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring project delivery from design to commissioning, while handling budgets and stakeholder coordination. Competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity for professional development are offered within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension scheme (8% company contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale complex projects.
• Experience of working over the full lifecycle of a project.
• Commercial expertise with high-value contracts and cost control.
• Experience in Risk & Quality Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing multi-disciplinary team.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of critical systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Qualification in Project Management

Tools

Earned Value tools

CDM Regulations

Job description

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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 Senior Project Manager in a technical programme, you’ll be in the driver’s seat, managing a high-performing multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the end-to-end delivery of critical systems, structures, and components for a number of buildings and contracts within the technical area.

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.

From engineering to commissioning, you’ll ensure excellence at every stage by:

• Leading Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve flawless delivery
• Owning budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality assurance
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to navigate complex interfaces seamlessly
• Utilising your technical expertise and leadership to ensure the highest standards in execution and compliance

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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 Senior Project Manager in a technical programme, you’ll be in the driver’s seat, managing a high-performing multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the end-to-end delivery of critical systems, structures, and components for a number of buildings and contracts within the technical area.

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

From engineering to commissioning, you’ll ensure excellence at every stage by:

• Leading Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve flawless delivery
• Owning budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality assurance
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to navigate complex interfaces seamlessly
• Utilising your technical expertise and leadership to ensure the highest standards in execution and compliance

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Qualifications

️ A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction or a related field

️ Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ or other recognised qualification

️ You’re a seasoned Project Professional with a proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex projects

️ Experience of working over the full lifecycle of a project, from initial design through to commissioning

️ You possess a wealth of commercial expertise, including experience managing high-value contracts, cost control, and resolving claims.

️ Experienced in Risk & Quality Management, including experience driving operational excellence in complex, high-stakes environments.

️ Proven relevant experience in a Project Management environment in a similar role

️ Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods

️ Hands-on expertise with Earned Value tools, CDM Regulations, and quality assurance

️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 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 the NEC suite and FIDIC

️Understanding of earned value analysis

Additional Information

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:

Competitivesalaryand 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 developmentand training opportunities.
Flexible workingarrangements.

Join us to shape the future of energy engineering with a global leader in nuclear projects. Apply now and become a part of our innovative team!

Hybrid remote/in-office

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.

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.