714AP Assistant Project Manager – Utilities / Construction Hinkley Point C, Somerset Full time, Long-term contract, Site-based Job title: Assistant Project Manager - Utilities/Construction Description & Background: EDF Energy's ambition is to construct and operate up to 2 new nuclear plants (pairs of EPRs) in the UK, the first of which is at Hinkley Point C (HPC), in Somerset. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with the Project/Service Manager and Utilities Delivery Leads to ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project. Vacancy Overview The role will work closely with other project teams, including commercial, procurement, construction, engineering, project controls, operations and safety. The Assistant Project Manager reports to the team Service Manager and will actively support the wider Programme Management team once assigned to a sub-Programme area. Key Responsibilities • Assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support the Project Manager's 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 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. This will include the overall Planning Schedule, as well as detailed schedules for associated technical work streams. • Ensure that a full and auditable archive of project decisions is maintained to document the project evolution and history. • Support 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. The Skills • Minimum of 2 years in project management/Assistant project management, preferably Utilities or a construction function • Excellent written and oral presentation skills, able to communicate effectively and interact with senior managers. • People management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively within complex, internal and external, multidisciplinary groups. • Ability to display and communicate a logical thought process, with excellent analytical skills, including capabilities for budget analysis and forecasting. • Ability to cope well under pressure and within tight timeframes. • May have (but not essential) a degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or related field. Salary • £200 - £280 per day dependant on Pay route In return you will be working for a project team that will give you the chance to develop your skills and experience.