Assistant Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Leiston, Suffolk, United Kingdom HPC Jobs Service Full time £50,000 - £55,000

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Assistant Project Manager - Networks (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (onsite 5 days a week) 

Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: circa £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits

Benefits include:

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus.
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution -15% employer contribution.
Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including.

Interviews in the week commencing 15 December 2025.

 
About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex network projects. Reporting to a Project Manager, you will assist in managing the full life cycle of contracts or work packages, from engineering and procurement through to construction and commissioning.
You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Support planning and delivery across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning activities.
Assist in managing costs, risks, schedules, and change control using Earned Value tools.
Engage with stakeholders and maintain effective communication across teams.
Contribute to process improvements and project efficiencies.
Support management of contractors, consultants, and advisors throughout large, complex projects.
Demonstrate success in managing/developing:
Engineering design, contract and field execution strategies for project delivery      
Multi-discipline EPCM project
Procurement and management of complex contracts     
Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient in the use of Earned Value tools
Close out of commercial claims and the associated negotiations  

Essential Skills & Experience

Project management skills including commercial management, scheduling, and risk assessment.
Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience in managing multi-discipline EPCM projects and complex contracts (NEC or FIDIC).
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and project management frameworks (APM, PRINCE2).
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects in a regulated environment, including NEC or FIDIC contracts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project or P6, and document control systems (ACONEX, ASITE, ProjectWise).
CSCS card - required.

Desirable:

Project Management or Planning qualifications.
Experience in water, foul water, electrical, IT, FM, or client-focused project management.
Degree in engineering, construction, physics, or related field (chartered status).

Why Join Us?  

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects that shape the future. You'll work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development. 

Are you ready to take the next step? 

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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