Assistant Project Manager - Nuclear in Bridgwater

Vulcain Engineering, a player in engineering and consulting, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructures that will shape the world of tomorrow.

With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.

In the UK, we have a key focus on the Nuclear sector, contributing to groundbreaking projects such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Assistant Project Manager - Nuclear

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of valves contracts within a major nuclear new‑build environment. This role is ideal for someone with experience in mechanical equipment packages—particularly valves—who is ready to take the next step in project delivery.

You will work alongside senior project managers, engineering teams, quality specialists, and supply‑chain partners to ensure valves packages progress through design, procurement, manufacturing, qualification, and delivery stages in line with nuclear safety and regulatory expectations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to deepen their technical and project management experience within a high‑profile nuclear programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of valves contracts, ensuring progress against scope, schedule, cost, and quality expectations.
• Assist with supplier surveillance activities, including monitoring design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and qualification deliverables.
• Contribute to the authoring and maintenance of technical contract specifications.
• Support configuration management, technical interfaces, and change control processes.
• Assist in managing the qualification of valves, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Help track, manage, and close technical open points impacting contract delivery.
• Gather and share supplier feedback, lessons learned, and improvement actions with project stakeholders.
• Support the qualification activities for new valve suppliers entering nuclear programmes.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and project controls teams to maintain alignment across workstreams.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor risks, issues, and opportunities, escalating where appropriate.

Commitment to Our Values

We value Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project delivery, package engineering, or assistant project management role within nuclear or another highly regulated industry – Hinkley Point C experience is preferred.
• Exposure to valves packages or similar high‑integrity mechanical equipment.
• Understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and quality processes for mechanical components.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage suppliers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop within a complex project environment.
• Awareness of project controls principles including schedule, cost, risk, and change management.
• Reside locally in Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.