Trainee Project Manager - Heysham in Morecambe

About the Opportunity

We employ the UK\’s most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK – we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

We are recruiting for a Trainee Project Manager to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK.

You will be supported and mentored by experienced project management professionals within the team and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your project management, business development and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects.

Heysham 2 is a nuclear power station on the north west coast of England near Lancaster. Heysham is the only site in the UK to have two operating nuclear power stations. Since 1988 Heysham 2 has generated 295TWh of zero carbon electricity.

The role will see you working as part of a large client‑led team at Heysham 2, with the ideal person required to be site based.

As a Trainee Project Manager, you will work alongside our experienced project managers, gaining a deep understanding of project management. This role is ideal for those looking to transition into project management. You will gain invaluable experience in project planning, execution, and delivery.

Role responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of projects, bring together project activities and maintain project documentation.
• Liaise with team members and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Prepare project documents, including plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Participate in project discussions and take part in team meetings.

Qualifications – External

• No formal qualifications required but must have A-Levels or equivalent.
• Would require to be on site at Heysham 2 five days a week to be able to learn and develop.
• Flexible self‑starters who are keen to drive their career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a desire for learning new things.
• Have the permanent right to work in the UK (essential).

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we\’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we\’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you\’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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