EDF UK
Assistant Project Manager – Project Bridge (French and English Speaker)
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Assistant Project Manager – Project Bridge (French and English Speaker)
Assistant Project Manager – Project Bridge (Hinkley Point C → France) – Permanent
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater (with relocation to France following) Salary: ~£35,000 (dependent on experience) Grade: A Term of Employment: Permanent Career Area: Hinkley Point C
The Opportunity
Ready to embark on a career-defining project management journey at EDF, one of Europe’s most ambitious nuclear infrastructure programmes? Join as an Assistant Project Manager on Project Bridge, delivering major contracts at Hinkley Point C (HPC) before transitioning to an exciting international leadership role in EDF’s EPR2 programme across sites like Penly, Bugey, or Gravelines (France).
You’ll:
- Support project delivery by coordinating engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and handover activities
- Collaborate with senior Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to align with safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives
- Gain exposure to complex nuclear engineering challenges while developing skills versatile for future career growth
- Prepare for an international career, with potential progression into leadership roles on EDF’s nuclear new build programmes
Building an Electric Britain starts here. Your skills will contribute to one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in Europe—with meaningful impact and a clear trajectory for advancement.
What You’ll Be Doing
Core Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in delivering:
- Engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and handover activities across contracts and work packages
- EPR and future EPR2 programme activities
- Coordinate activities with key teams:
- Engineering, commercial, procurement, construction, Project Controls, and Safety
- Maintain critical project documentation:
- Schedules (Gantt charts, programme timelines)
- Governance records and auditable decision logs
- Business cases, reports, and earned value management data
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement:
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, partners, and partners across the UK-France programme
- Support collaborative project delivery in a hybrid/remote work structure (where applicable)
- Contribute to accounting and planning:
- Budget management, forecasting, and project controls processes
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Development & Growth
- Work across the entire project lifecycle—from planning & governance to construction & delivery
- Progress your Project Management career through structured development—mission-critical experience with EDF’s global programme
- Incorporate a strong international perspective in delivering nuclear programs in two countries
Who You Are
EDF seeks resilient, collaborative Associate Project Managers eager to excel in complex environments. Ideal candidates will:
Key Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent) in:
- Construction Engineering
- Nuclear/Mechanical Engineering
- Civil/Steel Fabrication Design
- Related project management disciplines
- Project Management knowledge from practical experience—demonstrable via:
- Successfully supporting major programmes (construction, engineering, or industrial)
- Experience in stakeholder co-ordination across multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities with analytical attention to detail
Essential Knowledge & Competencies
| Area | Experience/Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Applicable Professional Bodies | Member, APM (Associations for Project Management) or PMI (Project Management Institute) or similarly aligned knowledge (e.g. APM BoK principles) |
| Languages | Fluent oral/written French (intermediate or higher) – essential for France relocation. Alternative: Clear commitment to attaining French business-level proficiency within 18 months |
| Software & Tools | Experience with: |
- Project Controls (e.g., Primevera, MS Project)
- Cost-accounting & forecasting (ERP/commercial systems)
- Reporting (PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio)
- adet-agree activities
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Why Join EDF?
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (c. £35,000, dependent on experience)
- Potential for an annual bonus
- C. 35.6% final salary pension scheme (below market median, but comprehensive)
- Customisable employee benefits:
- Electric vehicle lease
- Discounted gym membership
- Life insurance coverage
- Unique experience days (e.g., drone liquids, retail footwear discounts)
- Market-leading career growth with Sponsored Development and Mentorship schemes
Culture & Inclusion
EDF celebrates a culture where Success Is Personal—your journey, defined:
- "Hybrid" working model, where applicable
- Neurodiversity, gender, and ethnic inclusivity: Disability Confident employer committed to accommodating specific needs
- Social Mobility:EDF’s organisation thrives on sharing fresh insights and backgrounds
- LGBTQ+ and disability affirmative policies, critical to enabling diverse growth
Ready to Shape the Future of Nuclear Energy?
Progression:
- Expand your expertise in large-scale infrastructure project management
- Build an international profile across UK & European EPR projects (including Penly, Gravelines)
Join Hinkley Point C Ranchers Today!
Submit your formal application by Thursday, 16th July 2023—[link to application] or quick enquiry [cta link].
Further Initiates:
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Application Tips
- Tailor your cover letter to showcase alignment with cross-border project paths, stakeholder engagement, and EDF’s explosive shift toward expansion & decarbonisation.
- Highlight any experience with earned value management, procure-to-pay procurement support, or legacy delivery/construction programs—especially those involving risk mitigation.
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