Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Assistant Project Manager on a contract basis in Thurso, in Scotland. The purpose of the job is to safely deliver multi-disciplinary tasks/projects. The job holder will provide support and assistance to the project manager in the development and implementation of decommissioning projects. Main responsibilities: Support project management strategies, optimising plans to respond to changes when necessary Assist in the production and maintenance of the programme baseline Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to expedite safe project delivery Monitor internal and contractor performance against safety, costs, programme and quality, identify deviations and recommend remedial actions as appropriate Prepare handover documentation and support project handover Efficiently manage projects within the bounds of the safety case Review and report on identified problems and incidents, establishing causes and identifying, recommending and implementing solutions Liaise with works control centres to ensure timely supply of adequate resources both in the short and long term Participate in site emergency exercises as required Perform the responsibilities of Management Appointments relevant to post Manage Dounreay staff as a line manager. Previous Experience: Demonstrable nuclear/industrial experience Relevant contract management experience Qualifications needed: CITB SMSTS qualification HND in Science/Engineering or equivalent qualifications plus experience Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications