Graduate Project Manager

Company Description

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating projects from initiation to completion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior project managers to ensure successful project delivery. This position is ideal for a recent graduate with a strong interest in project management and a desire to learn and grow within the field.

Main responsibilities will include:

Delivery

• Assist in ensuring that the projects and tasks are delivered to time, cost and quality. Supporting the team accordingly and working with the project manager in making sure all necessary arrangements are in place.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Assist in creating project plans, including defining goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure they are clearly documented.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate project activities, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to timelines

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project execution.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring a clear understanding of project objectives and tasks.
• Foster a positive team environment and encourage teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Risk Management:

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate potential risks throughout the project lifecycle and implement appropriate risk response plans.
• Proactively communicate risks to stakeholders and propose solutions to minimise their impact on project outcomes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and met.
• Communicate project updates, progress, and changes effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and managing expectations.
• Address stakeholder concerns and resolve conflicts in a timely and professional manner.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare project documentation, including project management plans, schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Generate reports on project status, key performance indicators, and milestones for presentation to management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or Science / Engineering

Additional Information

Requirements for Assystem Graduate Scheme:

• Successful Candidate must be a UK Sole National
• Successful Candidate must be willing to relocate as part of their rotational Scheme (Relocation Support available) 

Security Clearance:

The successful applicant must be a UK resident and, due to the nature of the work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet this criteria in order to attain a minimum level of BPSS clearance. 

When will we be in touch?

Thank you for applying! 
We will be sifting through applications and you will receive a response to your application confirming the next steps.

If you reach the next stage, you will be called by one of our recruitment team who will ask you some questions around:
- Your application
- Your Eligibility for the role
- Your passion for Energy transformation
- Your passion for your chosen discipline 
- your knowledge on your chosen discipline.

Successful applicants will be invited to our in-person assessment centres. These will be held at one of UK offices.

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.