Join us as an Assistant Project Manager with EDF Energy

(Hinkley Point C – Somerset, Hybrid, 6 months)

About Capita

At Capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local Government, central Government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance and other private sector organisations. We support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever – and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals.

About EDF Energy

We want to bring affordable, low-carbon energy to everyone and to do that requires both sharp minds and smart ideas to help shape the UK’s energy future. With the development of a new nuclear power station on the horizon, our goal is to become the best and most trusted energy supplier for our customers, through a combination of trust, transparency and teamwork.

Job Purpose

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The project is delivered through an organisation that comprises multi-disciplinary teams. The Assistant Project Manager is likely to work within such a team and will have a diverse role within it supporting delivery of work during all project phases.

The Project Team within EDF Energy New Nuclear Build is currently responsible for delivery of a number of contracts that include the following activities: engineering, equipment qualification, procurement, quality control, manufacture, delivery logistics, construction / installation, testing, certification and commissioning.  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 Project Manager and will actively support the wider Project Management team.

Principal Accountabilities:

Coordination and recording meetings with key project stakeholders (internal & external). Supporting, coordination and attending Multi-Disciplinary Team and Joint Management Team meetings.   Organisation and coordination of Technical Engineering, Cost, Contractor and Scheduling meetings on behalf of the Project Manager. Actively encouraging and promoting continual development of challenging collaborative working behaviours to maintain efficient and effective delivery relationships between Design, Procurement, Pre-construction Planning and Construction teams. Production of all Project documentation required to successfully deliver the Project scope. Developing and implementing management systems, as required, supporting delivery and quality as specified by the Project Controls Department. Ensuring that wider NNB arrangements are implemented, as appropriate, within the scope of works and advising the management team of any necessary actions to ensure this. Facilitate internal communications within the Project Delivery Team and the wider HPC Project teams. Assist the Project Manager delivering the List of Deliverables (LOD). Assist the Project Manager in applying the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM). Assist in upholding the principles of Continuous Improvement. Interfacing with other teams within Nuclear New Build (NNB), on specific tasks as required, under the direction of the Programme Manager for the team.

Key Skills:

Proficient numeracy, analytical and critical reasoning skills. Proficient application of estimating, scheduling, programming, risk, and Earned Value Management tools. Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Understanding the needs of nuclear quality and how nuclear quality is assured and controlled. Experience with infrastructure projects. Preferably from a similar industry (nuclear, rail, construction, oil and gas, marine, water, energy). Demonstrated success in managing and/or developing: Procurement and management of complex contracts. Control of costs, risk, schedule, and change. Management of commercial claims and associated negotiation experience. Proven successful experience in engaging multi-level stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and advisors in a regulated environment. Good communication skills.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you the very best with your application.