Project Manager/ PRE OPS

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,500 Switchers globally deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world!

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you'll be part of a team driving the low-carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world-class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we’ll innovate and shape tomorrow’s energy solutions.

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission: Project Manager – Pre-Operations

As a Project Manager (Pre-Operations), you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless transition from commissioning to operational readiness at Hinkley Point C. This is an exciting opportunity to manage diverse projects that span fit-out works for permanent buildings, workshops, labs, and offices, as well as delivery of bespoke systems, such as dosimetry systems.

You will report to the Commissioning & Pre-Operations Senior Project Manager (SPM) within the PMO group and lead a small team, collaborating with Commercial, Technical, Finance, and Legal stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Project Manager (Pre-Operations), you’ll be responsible for:

Leadership and Delivery:

• Driving the timely and quality delivery of pre-operations project activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Leading a multidisciplinary project team, assigning clear roles and responsibilities, and managing resources effectively.
• Developing and maintaining the Pre-Operations execution plan, outlining the programme's management and execution approach.

Planning and Coordination:

• Producing and maintaining the Pre-Operations Project Schedule, ensuring timely delivery and readiness for contract need dates.
• Coordinating technical teams to define and deliver project scopes while managing interfaces with other programmes.
• Monitoring and managing progress against project milestones, deadlines, and budgets, and providing regular reports to stakeholders.

Risk and Stakeholder Management:

• Identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring projects meet business and technical requirements.
• Managing complex technical and commercial negotiations with suppliers and contract bidders.
• Engaging stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identifying and adopting best practices in project delivery to ensure efficiency and innovation.
• Contributing to the overall success of Hinkley Point C through proactive problem-solving and leadership.

Qualifications

• Project Delivery Expertise: Proven track record of delivering complex projects in regulated environments (e.g., nuclear, energy, infrastructure).
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Technical Background: Degree in engineering or a related subject (preferred) and experience managing complex technical and commercial challenges.
• Procurement and Contracts: Experience in contract procurement and management is highly desirable.
• Safety and Quality Knowledge: Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation and a solid understanding of quality assurance processes.
• Project Management Credentials: Formal qualifications such as APMP or PRINCE2 (preferred but not essential).

Key Skills:

• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and project documentation.
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

At Assystem, you’ll have the chance to:

• Work on Europe’s largest nuclear construction project and contribute to shaping the future of low-carbon energy.
• Develop your skills through professional development opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects.
• Collaborate in a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme with an 8% company contribution
• 25 days of paid annual leave + bank holidays (with an option to buy or sell additional days)
• Professional fees reimbursement and flexible working options

Join Us Today!

Be a part of Assystem’s mission to deliver innovative engineering solutions for the energy transition. Apply now and make a difference in creating a sustainable future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promoting diversity within our company. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to innovate are what truly 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.