Assistant Project Manager Commissioning

Overview

In this role you will support the delivery of commissioning activities on a flagship nuclear project, working closely with the Project Manager and a multidisciplinary delivery team. You help plan, scope, and control packages to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets within a highly regulated environment. The position offers exposure to stakeholder management, governance, and project controls, contributing to a national infrastructure programme. This is an opportunity to develop solid project delivery skills in a technical, high-value setting.

Pay / Benefits

• opportunity to work on flagship nuclear infrastructure project
• excellent career development within nuclear sector
• exposure to complex high-value engineering and commissioning programmes
• collaborative and supportive team environment
• development of transferable project management skills
• long-term career opportunities within the sector

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project delivery activities
• Assist in safe, efficient, and timely delivery of commissioning programmes
• Manage smaller projects and work packages from inception to completion
• Define project scope, objectives, and interfaces with programme teams
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, plans, and governance records
• Support development and implementation of project execution strategies
• Monitor progress against milestones, budgets, and schedules
• Produce project reports and stakeholder updates
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and opportunities
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings and progress reviews
• Review technical documentation, contractor submissions, and drawings
• Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders

Key requirements

• Degree qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Good understanding of project delivery processes and controls
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

• organised
• proactive
• clear communication
• knowledge of project delivery processes and controls
• risk management
• programme governance

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