ALTEN
Junior Project Manager - Energy
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Junior Project Manager - Energy
Junior Project Manager – Engineering & Construction
Location: Bridgewater, Somerset On Site: 3–4 days per week Security Clearance: BPSS
About ALTEN
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across 35+ countries. We collaborate with industry leaders in Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive sustainable transformation and technological advancement.
Our passionate, agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects, shaping the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talent to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
About the Role
You will join ALTEN’s team in Somerset to support complex major infrastructure and nuclear-sector projects. This role focuses on leading the full lifecycle delivery of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring cost, schedule, risk, and quality control in highly regulated environments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing stakeholders, contractors, and project teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality engineering outcomes.
- Working within strict compliance frameworks, including nuclear quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the delivery of major projects from concept to handover.
- Developing and implementing engineering, contract, and execution strategies.
- Managing multi-discipline Engineering, Procurement, & Construction Management (EPCM) projects across all phases.
- Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Applying estimating, scheduling, programming, and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
- Monitoring and controlling cost, risk, change, and project performance.
- Implementing robust risk management strategies and mitigation plans.
- Overshooting complex contracts under NEC and FIDIC frameworks.
- Overseeing procurement strategies and contractor performance.
- Handling commercial claims, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
- Engaging effectively with multi-level stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and regulators.
- Delivering Clear presentations, reports, and project updates.
- Facilitating decision-making in complex project environments.
- Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and regulatory requirements.
- Promoting a strong safety-first culture across all project activities.
- Applying nuclear quality standards and graded quality assurance.
- Maintaining high environmental and security compliance standards.
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Qualifications & Experience
Required Skills & Knowledge
✅ Proven leadership capability in complex, high-value engineering projects. ✅ Strong understanding of project management frameworks aligned with APM (Association for Project Management) Competency Standards. ✅ 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
✅ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent military experience).
Desirable Experience
✔ Experience in nuclear energy or other 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.
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Why Join ALTEN?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven professionals to deliver innovative solutions for industry leaders. At ALTEN, you will: ✔ Work on exciting, high-impact projects. ✔ Benefit from ongoing learning, mentoring, and tailored career development. ✔ Be part of a passionate, collaborative team.
Benefits
- Personalised career path and rewarding management style.
- Exposure to a diverse range of engineering projects and industries.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Cycle & Tech Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Insurance & Pension Scheme.
- Social atmosphere with team events and gatherings.
- Flexible working arrangements (role-dependent).
Inclusion & Diversity
ALTEN is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values global backgrounds and perspectives.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from: 🔹 Members of the Armed Forces community 🔹 Veterans and reservists 🔹 Service leavers 🔹 Military spouses/partners
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Considerations
⚠ Security Clearance Requirement:
- This role may require BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance.
- During onboarding, you will be asked to complete government-mandated security checks.
- Details on evidence required are available on Gov.UK.
- Failure to meet clearance criteria may delay or reject the employment decision (discussed further at interview).
Contract Type: Permanent Region: South West UK
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