At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and commissioning activities on a major nuclear power station.
- Company: Join a leading company in the UK nuclear sector with significant infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and exposure to high-value engineering programmes.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with long-term career opportunities in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Kickstart your project management career on a landmark nuclear project with real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience, strong organisational skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Location: Bristol
Rate: £50,000 to £55,000 depending on your skills and experience
Are you looking to build your project management career within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major nuclear project and gain invaluable experience within a highly regulated environment. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, helping deliver critical commissioning activities on a flagship nuclear power station project. With long-term investment in the UK nuclear sector, this role offers the chance to develop highly sought-after project delivery skills while contributing to a project of national importance.
Why Apply?
Few projects offer the scale, complexity, and career development opportunities available within the nuclear industry. You'll gain exposure to major project delivery, commissioning activities, stakeholder management, programme controls, risk management, and project governance, building a foundation for a successful long-term career in project management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a Project Management role or further develop their experience within a highly technical engineering environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you'll support the successful delivery of commissioning and project activities across a package of work. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery activities
- Assisting in the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of commissioning programmes
- Managing smaller projects and work packages from inception through to completion
- Helping define project scope, objectives, and interfaces with other programme teams
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation, plans, and governance records
- Supporting the development and implementation of project execution strategies
- Monitoring programme progress against key milestones, budgets, and schedules
- Producing project reports and updates for key stakeholders
- Identifying and managing risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinating and facilitating project meetings and progress reviews
- Reviewing technical documentation, contractor submissions, and drawings
- Ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
- Building strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to develop within a major project environment. You'll ideally have:
- 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
- A collaborative approach and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Good understanding of project delivery processes and controls
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous but not essential:
- APM, PRINCE2, or other recognised Project Management qualification
- Experience within nuclear, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects
- Exposure to commissioning activities or major project delivery
- Knowledge of project controls, planning, scheduling, and risk management processes
What's In It For You?
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship nuclear infrastructure projects
- Excellent career development within the growing nuclear sector
- Exposure to complex, high-value engineering and commissioning programmes
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced project professionals
- Development of highly transferable project management skills
- Long-term career opportunities within a thriving industry
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking to accelerate your project management career on a landmark nuclear project and gain experience that will set you apart in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team delivering one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.
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