Assistant Project Manager Commissioning

Assistant Project Manager - Commissioning (Nuclear Sector)
Location: Bristol
Per role
Rate: £50,000 to £55,000 depending on your skills and experience

Are you looking to build your project management career within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major nuclear project and gain invaluable experience within a highly regulated environment. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, helping deliver critical commissioning activities on a flagship nuclear power station project.
With long-term investment in the UK nuclear sector, this role offers the chance to develop highly sought-after project delivery skills while contributing to a project of national importance.
Why Apply?
Few projects offer the scale, complexity, and career development opportunities available within the nuclear industry.
You'll gain exposure to major project delivery, commissioning activities, stakeholder management, programme controls, risk management, and project governance, building a foundation for a successful long-term career in project management.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a Project Management role or further develop their experience within a highly technical engineering environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you'll support the successful delivery of commissioning and project activities across a package of work.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery activities
Assisting in the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of commissioning programmes
Managing smaller projects and work packages from inception through to completion
Helping define project scope, objectives, and interfaces with other programme teams
Preparing and maintaining project documentation, plans, and governance records
Supporting the development and implementation of project execution strategies
Monitoring programme progress against key milestones, budgets, and schedules
Producing project reports and updates for key stakeholders
Identifying and managing risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinating and facilitating project meetings and progress reviews
Reviewing technical documentation, contractor submissions, and drawings
Ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Building strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to develop within a major project environment.
You'll ideally have:
Degree qualification or equivalent industry experience
Strong organisational and planning skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
A collaborative approach and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams
Good understanding of project delivery processes and controls
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous but not essential:
APM, PRINCE2, or other recognised Project Management qualification
Experience within nuclear, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects
Exposure to commissioning activities or major project delivery
Knowledge of project controls, planning, scheduling, and risk management processes
What's In It For You?
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship nuclear infrastructure projects
Excellent career development within the growing nuclear sector
Exposure to complex, high-value engineering and commissioning programmes
Opportunity to work alongside experienced project professionals
Development of highly transferable project management skills
Long-term career opportunities within a thriving industry
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking to accelerate your project management career on a landmark nuclear project and gain experience that will set you apart in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team delivering one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.