Project Manager (Equipment) - Hinkley Point C

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Project Manager (Equipment) to work on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project in the South West of England. Hinkley Point C is the first new nuclear power station built in the UK in over 20 years, with two EPR reactors producing 3.26GW of low-carbon electricity. The role supports the Senior Project Manager in delivering the contract or package safely, on time and to budget.

Key responsibilities

• Help secure the resources needed for the project, maintain the SQEP for assigned resources and identify personnel shortfalls or issues quickly
• Support the Senior Project Manager in developing and implementing strategies and plans aligned with the overall programme execution plan (PEP)
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and carry out the project or PEP strategies within the contract or package of work
• Drive delivery of contract or package activities safely, on time and within budget, meeting business and technical requirements
• Monitor and manage programme progress against milestones, deadlines and budget, reporting to key stakeholders
• Anticipate and resolve issues, identify risks, update the programme budget and escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager

Required profile

• Experience managing installation equipment-related contracts, ideally in the nuclear or energy sector
• Degree in engineering (e.g. electrical or mechanical) or equivalent
• Professional project management qualification such as APM PMQ or another recognised one is desirable
• Track record of delivering projects safely, securely and responsibly in a technically complex environment, ideally in nuclear energy or a similar regulated sector
• Strong management skills including project, financial and change management, and facilitation

Required skills

• Estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools
• Project management and programme management

What we offer

• Competitive package for UK employees, including free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• Reimbursement for professional development and memberships
• Collectively programme with matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations