Assistant Project Manager

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The project: Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The project is delivered through an organisation that comprises multi\-disciplinary teams.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will demonstrate the strongest direction of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the major contracts assigned. Reporting directly to the Service Manager you will be accountable for ensuring delivery of all engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Assisting and working under supervision on tasks required to support the Project Manager’s delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.


• Liaising and interfacing with the other key teams within NNB on specific tasks which are required to support the principle task of delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.


• Has an awareness to develop, implement and provide ongoing support towards the use of management systems which will support delivery and quality of the outputs from the Project Controls Department, including planning and document control processes.


• Participate in providing support to the wider team with regard to compliance with approved NNB procedures.


• Participate in developing the relationships with key statutory stakeholders for the HPC project.


• Under supervision of the Project Manager the APM will project manage delivery of documents required to secure Project delivery including those required for ONR L4 meetings. This will include the overall Planning Schedule, as well as detailed schedules for associated technical work streams.


• Ensuring that a full and auditable archive of project decisions is maintained to document the project evolution and history.


• Supporting the project management functions of the technical work streams to help ensure they are completed on time and on budget, supporting the management of commercial and technical Work through all phases of the project.


• Supporting the development of Joint Management Team and collaborative working to reinforce working behaviours against agreed principles and objectives.


• Coordinate and record meetings with key project stakeholders (internal and external)


• Ensuring that wider NNB arrangements are implemented, as appropriate, within the Programme of works and advising the management team of any necessary actions to ensure this.


• Facilitating internal communications within the Project Delivery Team and the wider HPC project teams.


• Assisting the Project Manager delivering the list of deliverables (LOD) and in applying the principles of earned value management (EVM)


• Supporting the Commercial and Programme Managers in the preparation of necessary budget justifications, internal business papers and other approvals to the NNB HPC Project Board.


• Providing support to some of the Technical Contract Leads in their dealings with suppliers.

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.


• Experience in project management, ideally in energy sector.


• A developing knowledge of commercial and financial considerations.


• Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.


• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Safety first \- Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus \- Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity \- Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity \- For our people to excel: Wechampion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with\-in the role.

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