ALTEN
Junior Project Manager - Energy
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Junior Project Manager - Energy
Junior Project Manager – Engineering & Construction
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers 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
As a Junior Project Manager – Engineering & Construction, you will join our 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 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, Somerset
- Work pattern: 3–4 days on site
- Security clearance required: BPSS
- Experience level: 5–10 years
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Lead the delivery of major projects from concept through to handover
- Develop and implement engineering design, contract, and execution strategies
- Manage multi-discipline EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) projects across all phases
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, budget, and quality standards
- 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
- Overseer procurement strategies and ensure contractor compliance
- 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 in complex project environments
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and regulatory requirements
- Promote a 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
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Qualifications
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 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
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Why Join ALTEN?
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 shape tomorrow today.
You Get:
- A personalised career path and rewarding management style
- Huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role-dependent)
Our Commitments:
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from:
- Members of the Armed Forces community
- Veterans, reservists, service leavers
- Military spouses/partners
- We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Security Note:
This role may require the possession of, or ability to undertake, Security Clearance. As part of onboarding, candidates will be required to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Further details can be found on the [UK Government website](https://www.gov.uk/security-check Got to: Gov.UK for more information on BPSS). If you are unable to meet this requirement, your application or employment process may be affected, which will be discussed at interview.
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