Junior Project Manager - Energy

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major projects from concept through to handover
• Develop and implement engineering design, contract, and execution strategies
• Manage multi-discipline EPCM projects across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
• Ensure projects are delivered to schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Apply estimating, scheduling, programming, and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques
• Monitor and control cost, risk, change, and project performance
• Implement robust risk management strategies and mitigation plans
• Manage complex contracts under NEC and FIDIC frameworks
• Oversee procurement strategies and contractor performance
• Handle commercial claims, negotiations, and dispute resolution
• Engage effectively with multi-level stakeholders , including clients, contractors, consultants, and regulators
• Deliver clear presentations, reporting, and project updates
• Facilitate decision-making across complex project environments
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and regulatory requirements
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all project activities
• Apply nuclear quality standards and a graded approach to quality assurance
• Maintain high standards of environmental and security compliance
• Required Skills:
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks aligned with APM Competency Standards
• Proven leadership capability in complex, high-value engineering projects
• Proficiency in project controls tools (cost, planning, risk, EVM)
• Strong analytical, numerical, and critical reasoning skills
• Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation abilities
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Understanding of nuclear quality assurance and graded quality approaches
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil engineering or equivalent military experience
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience within nuclear energy or other highly regulated sectors
• Working knowledge of the French language
• Demonstrated success in: Managing engineering design and field execution strategies
• Delivering EPCM projects
• Overseeing construction activities and contractor management
• Managing complex procurement and contract strategies
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• In short you get:
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Benefits

Additional Information

As a Junior Project Manager - Engineering & Construction , you will join our team in Manchester to support complex major infrastructure and nuclear-sector projects . This role focuses on leading the full lifecycle delivery of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring effective control of cost, schedule, risk, and quality , while maintaining strict compliance within highly regulated environments. You will be responsible for managing stakeholders, contractors, and project teams while delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality engineering outcomes. Location: Bridgewater (Sommerset) On Site: 3-4 Days Clearance: BPSS Experience Level: 5- 10YOE

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