Assistant Project Manager in Nottingham

Role: Assistant Project Manager

Work Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week on site.

• Duration: Permanent
• ILIOS Overview

ILIOS is the Construction Partner for the UK’s STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK’s world‑leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire.

ILIOS is a consortium led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, supported by AECOM, AL_A and Turner & Townsend, bringing together extensive experience across major national infrastructure, nuclear and safety‑critical engineering, complex site transformation, programme and cost management, and world‑class design.

Working as part of the public–private sector integrated team led by UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), ILIOS is embedded in the programme as STEP transitions from planning into delivery.

The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply‑chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme.

The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy and supports STEP’s mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world‑leading fusion supply chain, creating long‑term economic and skills opportunities for the UK.

Description of job

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of projects, helping to ensure they achieve agreed objectives, timescales, budgets, and quality requirements.

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team, the role provides coordination, reporting, governance, stakeholder engagement, and project control support throughout the project lifecycle.

The Assistant Project Manager acts as a key point of communication between project stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams, assisting with the management of schedules, risks, issues, actions, costs, and project documentation.

The role supports effective decision-making and contributes to the successful delivery of projects in accordance with organisational standards and project management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery Support
• Support the delivery of projects across all lifecycle phases, including definition, design, procurement, manufacture, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist the Project Manager in monitoring project performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Support the management of project scope and the administration of change control processes.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure delivery milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Project Mobilisation
• Support mobilisation of project teams and coordination of project start-up activities.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and communication of Project Management Plans, schedules, and governance arrangements.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and support project readiness reviews.
• Planning, Cost and Project Controls
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist in maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and organisational reporting structures.
• Collect, analyse, and report project performance data to support effective project controls.
• Assist with cost tracking, commitment management, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Procurement and Supplier Support
• Support procurement activities, including preparation of enquiry documentation and supplier engagement.
• Assist with tender evaluations and supplier assessments.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and support contract administration activities.
• Ensure procurement records and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Monitoring, Reporting and Governance
• Produce project reports, dashboards, and management information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate project review meetings and maintain actions, decisions, and project records.
• Monitor project progress and highlight potential issues, risks, or variances to the Project Manager.
• Support governance processes and maintain compliance with project management procedures.
• Team and Stakeholder Coordination
• Support communication and collaboration between project teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the achievement of project safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Assist in ensuring project activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Support the identification, assessment, and maintenance of project risks and opportunities.
• Assist with the tracking and implementation of risk mitigation actions.
• Maintain project risk and issue registers and support escalation processes where required.
• Tendering and Proposal Support
• Support the development of tender submissions, cost estimates, and project delivery plans.
• Assist with proposal preparation and bid activities.
• Contribute project management and delivery input to support business development opportunities.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Working towards or holding a recognised project management qualification (e. g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent).
• Demonstrates professional standards of behaviour and compliance with legal, regulatory, and technical requirements.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project financial management principles.
• Experience within a project, engineering, construction, or programme delivery environment.
• Demonstrable experience supporting project delivery, project controls, planning, project engineering, or project coordination activities.
• Good organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Developing problem-solving, planning, and risk management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Full UK driving licence.

Employee Staff Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.