Junior Project Manager

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.
We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

Assystem is a leading Global Engineering Consultancy tasked with shaping the future of the energy landscape and helping to deliver net-zero solutions.
Whether through our New Build, Decommissioning, Defence or Infrastructure business areas and partnerships, we need your talent to meet our demanding growth plans in the UK.

Join us and develop your career in a world class, inspiring & supportive environment.

Job Description

Junior Project Manager – Warrington Permanent

Your future team:

 Assystem is a well-established leader in the nuclear decommissioning sector.  Join our team as Junior Project Manager within our  Nuclear Decommissioning Business Unit.  You will be will be responsible for implementing fundamental work processes used in Design and Construction, supporting all three project dimensions of time, cost and quality.

Your Missions:

📊 Development of Estimates and Budgets: Manage and administer task order contracts.

📅 Supporting Plans and Schedules: Assist in creating detailed plans and timelines.

📈 Performance Tracking: Monitor budgets and schedules, correlating performance data with work processes, and produce project actuals and forecasts.

🔍 Variance Analysis: Analyze discrepancies in direct hire and contract hire work activities.

📉 Trend Identification: Detect deviations and take action to prevent them.

Why join the community of Switchers?:

 🛠️ Expertise: With over 55 years in nuclear engineering, we are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

🎁 Benefits: Enjoy attractive social benefits, an engaging Employee Committee (CE), and holiday bonuses.

📚 Career Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and numerous career opportunities; 70% of our managers are promoted internally!

🏡 Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 1 to 2 days of remote work per week.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Essential:

🎓APM PFQ / PMQ - preferred but not essential (we would provide training)
 Desirable Skills:

📚 Basic understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and techniques.
📚 NEC contracts
🗓️ Familiarity with project planning, scheduling, and risk management processes.
⏰ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
🗣️ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
💻 Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project).
📊 Proficient in MS tools (e.g., MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word).
🧠 Analytical mindset with the ability to problem-solve and make data-driven decisions.
🗂️ Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
🔄 Adaptability and willingness to learn new concepts and technologies.
🤝 Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
🌟 Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to take initiative.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national

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.

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