Assistant Project Manager
We’re recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to support a unique and high-profile energy infrastructure programme as it enters critical phases across several delivery streams.
This role offers hands-on experience supporting the delivery of complex systems, structures, and components within a nuclear power plant project. You'll play a key part in delivering our logistics, supply chain, and asset management strategies—essential to the success of the wider programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Project Managers in driving successful execution of contracts and work packages.
* Align forecasts, costs, and schedules to enable effective storage and logistics management.
* Communicate logistics, transport, and preservation strategies clearly to stakeholders.
* Participate in tender evaluations, contribute to reporting, and enhance logistics and storage processes.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to equipment storage and preservation.
* Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain a data management tool to support logistics operations.
* Support the development and implementation of the Care and Maintenance (C&M) strategy.
* Assist in preparing documentation and evidence for hold point reviews.
* Monitor project progress, track actions, and help drive resolutions during key meetings.
About You
You have experience supporting project delivery in highly regulated, fast-paced environments where safety, security, and environmental performance are essential. Ideally, you bring relevant experience from the nuclear energy sector or similar industries such as oil & gas or defence.
You bring:
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and reporting.
* A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
* Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure in dynamic conditions.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Degree in engineering, technical, or project management discipline.
* Experience in a project management or project support role.
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
* Experience working in environments with high safety and quality standards.
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams toward project objectives.
Desirable
* Project management qualifications (e.g. APM, PMP).
* Previous experience in the nuclear industry or other regulated infrastructure projects.
* Knowledge of logistics, supply chain, or asset management strategies in large-scale projects.