Assistant Project Manager
Babcock International Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Leicester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Coordinate the calibration, readiness and movement of specialist inspection equipment to and from site, ensuring everything arrives where it needs to be, when it needs to be.
- Manage training data and project documentation so the team has accurate, timely information to plan and report.
- Liaise with site contacts, EDF stakeholders and external partners, building strong relationships and keeping actions on track.
- Report into the Project Manager, track schedule and cost, and escalate risks early to maintain delivery momentum.
- Respond quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment, driving continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Project management or logistics background in a highly regulated or construction environment.
- Strong communication skills with confidence engaging internal teams and external partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel and Word to manage plans, data and reports.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- A passion for working in nuclear, defence and engineering, with a commitment to safety and quality.
- We value equivalent experience — a degree is not required for this role.
- Association for Project Management (APM) qualification (or willingness to undertake it);
- Health and Safety training (e.g., IOSH/NEBOSH) and prior nuclear industry exposure would be advantageous.
- The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
- 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementlogisticsdata managementrisk managementcontinuous improvement
Soft skills
strong communicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsability to prioritizeadaptability
Certifications
Association for Project Management (APM)Health and Safety training (IOSH/NEBOSH)Standard (BPSS) security clearanceSecurity Check (SC) security clearance