Our Vacancy
Senior Project Manager
- Nuclear
- Permanent / Project Management
- Blackburn
- United Kingdom
- 14/02/25
- On site
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.
Job Description
🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀Join an exciting, high-energy delivery environment where challenges turn into rewards! As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead cutting-edge projects with a top-tier engineering & project controls team by your side.
Your mission:
💡 Inspiring Leader – Motivate & guide diverse teams to success
📈 Strategic Thinker – Provide project & commercial leadership
🗣️ Master Communicator – Engage & influence key stakeholders
⚖️ Skilled Negotiator – Navigate & resolve conflicts smoothly
⚡ Results-Driven – Deliver projects safely, efficiently & on time
📊 Agile Operator – Support business growth & transition between projects
📦 Own It – Deliver key work packages (NEC4 or other contracts)
💰 Control It – Manage cost & schedule performance
⚠️ De-Risk It – Identify & mitigate potential risks
👥 Lead It – Oversee & support project managers
✅ Perfect It – Ensure setup, governance, SQEP assessment, close-out & LFE
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
- 🌟 Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
- 🏆 Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
- 💼 Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
- 📚 Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
- 📈 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
- 🏠 Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.
My profile
📍 Hybrid Work – On-site at Assystem office/client site up to 2 days/week
🛠️ Engineering Know-How – Design & construction experience preferred
📜 NEC4 Expert – 5+ years of ECC/PSC experience
🏗️ Regulated Industry Pro – 5+ years as a Senior Project Manager in major infrastructure or similar fields
🔄 Project Lifecycle Mastery – From business case to handover
📑 Contract & Change Control – Skilled in contract management & handling changes
⚠️ Risk Management Leader – Identify, assess & mitigate risks effectively
🎓 Top Qualifications – BSc/BEng in engineering, construction, or project management
🏆 Certified Professional – APM Registered Project Professional
Personal Specification/Attributes:
🏆 Results-Oriented: Independent, proactive, and results-focused team player.
📂 Organization: Strong organizational skills, handling confidential nuclear information professionally.
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in engineering.
🔧 Professional Registration: CEng in a relevant discipline or working towards it.
🔐 Security Clearance: SC Clearance or ability to achieve it.
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.
Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation! 🌐✨
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Are you a prospective or recent graduate?
Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.
Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!
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