ALTEN LTD - UK
Junior Project Manager - Energy
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Junior Project Manager - Energy
ALTEN – Global Engineering & Technology Consultancy
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders in sectors like Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and IT to deliver innovative engineering solutions that foster technological advancement and sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future. Join us and help build tomorrow’s world today!
**Job Title: Junior Project Manager – Engineering & Construction
Location: Bridgewater, Somerset On-Site Days: 3–4 days per week Clearance Required: BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) Experience Level: 5–10 years of operational experience
About the Role
As a Junior Project Manager – Engineering & Construction, you’ll join our team in Somerset to support major infrastructure and nuclear-sector projects. This role involves leading the full lifecycle delivery of multidisciplinary projects while ensuring cost, schedule, risk, and quality control within highly regulated environments.
You’ll manage stakeholders, contractors, and project teams, delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality engineering outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Leading project delivery from concept to handover, ensuring on-time and compliant outcomes.
- Developing and implementing engineering design, contract, and execution strategies.
- Managing multi-discipline EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) projects across all phases.
- Ensuring adherence to schedule, cost, and quality objectives using Earned Value Management (EVM), estimating, scheduling, and risk monitoring.
- Applying project controls tools (cost, planning, risk management).
- Implementing robust risk mitigation strategies and compliance with CDM Regulations (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations).
- Managing complex contracts under NEC (New Engineering Contract) and FIDIC (Federation Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) guidelines.
- Overseeing procurement strategies and contractor performance, including commercial claims, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
- Engaging with multi-level stakeholders (clients, contractors, consultants, regulators) and facilitating decision-making.
- Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring nuclear quality standards are met.
- Maintaining environmental and security compliance.
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Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent military experience).
- Technical Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (aligned with Association for Project Management – APM Competency Standards).
- Proven leadership in complex, high-value engineering projects.
- Proficiency in project management tools (cost, planning, risk, EVM).
- 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.
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Desirable:
- Experience in nuclear energy or highly regulated sectors.
- Working knowledge of French.
- 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.
Benefits of Joining ALTEN
✅ A personalised career path and rewarding management style ✅ Access to highly diverse engineering projects across industries ✅ Private Medical Insurance ✅ Cycle & Tech Scheme ✅ Employee Assistance Programme ✅ Life Insurance & Pension Scheme ✅ Enhanced team culture with regular social gatherings and team-building events ✅ Flexible working (dependent on role)
✅ We actively support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from:
- Veterans, Reservists, Service Leavers
- Military spouses/partners
We hold the value of military experience and ensure fair recruitment processes.
✅ ALTEN is committed to diversity and inclusion, celebrating a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Note: Security Clearance (BPSS) may be required for this role. Candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check during onboarding. Visit gov.uk for details. Failure to meet these criteria may delay or reject consideration. Further discussion will occur at interview.
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