Assistant Project Manager

Type:
Contract

Length: 6 months

Rate: up to £47 per hour

Determination: INSIDE IR35

Clearance:
Can start on BPSS moving up to SC

Job Description for Assistant Project Manager:

As part of our Project Management Authority, you'll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry‑leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It's a challenging role but it's an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast‑moving area.

An Assistant Project Manager is a supporting role within a project team, typically working under the direction of a Project Manager or Programme Manager. They assist with various aspects of project management, including planning, execution, and documentation. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, from administrative support to more involved project activities, ultimately contributing to the successful completion of projects.

• - Delivery
  • o Working within the project team to support the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
  • o Supporting the preparation, approval and refining and updating of business cases that justify the initiation, continuation of projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
  • o Project Planning and Execution:
    Assisting in the development of project schedule, plans, timelines, and budgets. This may include identifying resources, tracking progress, and reporting on project status.
  • o Financial management:
    Developing and agreeing budgets for projects and controlling forecasts and actual costs against them.
  • o Data Analysis and Reporting:
    Collecting, analysing, and presenting project data to support decision‑making and track progress.
  • o Problem Solving and Issue Resolution:
    Identifying and addressing potential issues or risks within the project.
  • o
    
    Risk Management:
    
    Creation and update of the RAIDO log.
  • o Ensuring risks and mitigations are costed.
  • o Resource Management:
    Assisting with the procurement of necessary resources for the project.
  • o Change management: ensure effective change management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders.
  • o Project performance and controls:
    Supporting the building of the project plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Track and report delivery against milestones and work with the project team to put appropriate recovery actions in place.
  • o B4C
    - Low financial responsibility.
  • o This role would be expected to manage discrete work packages with minimal supervision typically managing classification 1 or 2 projects of medium complexity and low business risk.
  • o This role would be typically expected to manage with supervision from Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, typically managing projects of classification 1 or 2 projects with medium complexity and low business risk.
  • o B4B
    - Financial responsibility from £10,000-£100,000
• - Administrative Support
  • o Setting up meetings, creating purchase requisitions/purchase orders, managing project documentation, and updating project documents.
  • o Ensuring effective configuration management is in place.
• - Communication and collaboration
  • o Communicating with team members, clients, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals.
  • o Ensuring a stakeholder management plan is in place.
• - Quality Assurance
  • o Maintaining and applying quality management processes for project activities and outputs.
  • o Ensuring that projects meet quality standards and expectations.
  • o Support project…