About the Role
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Hybrid, minimum of 3 days a week onsite.
Are you an experienced Assistant Project Manager looking for the next step in your career? Do you have good Problem-Solving skills and Contract Management knowledge? With excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills? Are you the type of person who likes a fast-paced environment and likes to be challenged?
The Opportunity
Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The project is delivered through an organisation that comprises multi-disciplinary teams.
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will demonstrate the strongest direction of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the major contracts assigned. Reporting directly to the Project Manager you will be accountable for ensuring delivery of all engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule.
Pay, benefits and culture
The salary associated with this role is Circa £40,000 per annum. You’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager that will assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support the Project Manager’s delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC. Liaise and interface with the other key teams within NNB on specific tasks which are required to support the principal task of delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.
Have an awareness to develop, implement and provide ongoing support towards the use of management systems which will support delivery and quality of the outputs from the Project Controls Department, including planning and document control processes. Support the project management functions of the technical work streams to help ensure they are completed on time and on budget, supporting the management of commercial and technical Work through all phases of the project.
Ensuring that wider NNB arrangements are implemented, as appropriate, within the Programme of works and advising the management team of any necessary actions to ensure this. Assist the Project Manager delivering the List of Deliverables (LOD) and in applying the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM). Provide support to some of the Technical Contract Leads in their dealings with suppliers.
Who you are
You’ll be a highly skilled professional with strong communication and people management abilities. While a degree in engineering, construction, or a related field is preferred, it is not essential. Membership with the Association of Project Managers (APM) or an understanding of APM’s Body of Knowledge principles is beneficial. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to present effectively and engage with senior management. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills are essential, as this role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, both internally and externally.
In addition to strong interpersonal skills, you’ll have a logical and analytical mindset, with experience in budget analysis and forecasting. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is crucial, along with a keen eye for detail and the capability to work independently with precision. This role requires a proactive approach, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 28th May 2025
#HinkleyPointCJobs #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs
What's in it for you?
Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.
