Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Location:

Hinkley Point C, Somerset (Bridgwater/HPC Site)
Contract Type:
Full-Time Contract Position

Start Date:

ASAP / To Be Confirmed

Hours:

Typically 40 hours per week
Rate: £217 per day PAYE or £294.95 per day Umbrella

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure and energy programmes based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Working within a major project delivery environment, you will provide critical support to Project Managers in the successful delivery of engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and handover activities across assigned contracts and work packages.

This role offers exposure to large-scale, high-profile projects and provides an excellent platform for candidates looking to develop their project management career within a technically complex and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Project Manager, you will:

Support the Project Manager in the delivery of contract and project scope throughout the full project lifecycle.
Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, commercial, project controls, operations, and safety teams.
Assist with project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities.
Manage and coordinate the preparation of project documentation required to support delivery milestones and governance requirements.
Maintain accurate project records and ensure a fully auditable archive of project decisions and changes.
Support the management of technical and commercial work streams throughout all project phases.
Organise, facilitate, and document meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Promote collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
Assist in ensuring compliance with project procedures, governance, and quality standards.
Support the delivery of project controls processes, including planning, document control, cost tracking, and reporting.
Assist with the management of project deliverables and application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Provide support in preparing budgets, business cases, approval documentation, and governance papers.
Work with suppliers and contractors to support project delivery objectives.
Facilitate effective communication across project delivery and wider programme teams.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking motivated project professionals who possess a strong desire to develop within a project management environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Essential Skills & Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Analytical mindset with experience in reporting, forecasting, and budget analysis.
Ability to prioritise workload and perform under pressure.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong documentation and administration skills.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work within structured processes and governance frameworks.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience supporting project delivery within engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, defence, or regulated environments.

Experience with project controls, planning, scheduling, or document management.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
Familiarity with project governance and reporting processes.

Qualifications

Essential:

Relevant experience within project, programme, engineering, construction, infrastructure, or technical environments.

Desirable:

Degree or…