Assistant Engineering Project Manager

Company Description

Assystem is a global engineering consultancy dedicated to accelerating the energy transition and delivering excellence in complex engineering projects. With over 50 years of experience, we play a critical role in shaping the future of energy, including the delivery of major nuclear infrastructure like Hinkley Point C.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Engineering Project Manager to join our Nuclear New Build business unit. As part of this role, you will be embedded into one of our prestigious clients, such as EDF, to support the management of large-scale, complex projects like Hinkley Point C.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual looking to grow their career in engineering project management, with the opportunity to work on some of the most critical energy infrastructure projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Assist in the planning, organisation, and delivery of project activities to meet agreed objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between Assystem, EDF, and other project stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and effective collaboration.
• Performance Monitoring: Support the tracking of project progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation measures.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare, review, and update project documentation, reports, and presentations to ensure project milestones and deliverables are clearly communicated.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project processes and deliver enhanced outcomes for the client.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A degree in Engineering (or a related technical discipline).
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Interest in obtaining a formal project management qualification (e.g., AMP, PMP) – funding and support provided by Assystem.

Desirable:

• A formal project management qualification (e.g., AMP, PMP) or a degree in Project Management.
• Previous experience in a project management or coordination role, particularly in the nuclear, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully funded opportunities to gain professional qualifications in Project Management.
• Career progression in a dynamic and growing business unit within Assystem.
• The chance to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the UK’s energy sector.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture, with access to professional development and mentoring programmes.

Location: Flexible – Primarily based at our client site (Bridgewater) with potential for hybrid working

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.