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Assistant Project Manager

Nuclear Restoration Services -
Dounreay

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£46,267 - £79,434 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
Stakeholder coordination
Project schedule tracking
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills
Project progress tracking
Stakeholder management

Full job description

Appointment type

Permanent

Full time/part time

Full time

Job category

Project & Programme Management

Flexible working available?

Location

Dounreay

Salary range

£46,267 to £79,434

Posted Date

17/08/2026

Closing Date

01/09/2026

Reference

291/26

Assistant Project Manager

NRS Dounreay is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of multi-disciplinary decommissioning projects. Working closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders, you will help coordinate project activities, monitor performance and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

NRS Dounreay are looking for a proactive and organised Assistant Project manager to support the delivery of multi-disciplinary decommissioning projects. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule and to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution will directly support critical project outcomes.

What will you be doing?

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful planning, coordination and delivery of decommissioning projects throughout their lifecycle. Working with Project Managers, contractors and operational teams, you will help maintain project programmes, coordinate essential documentation and ensure projects remain aligned with safety, quality and operational requirements.

You will also monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and help implement effective solutions to keep projects on track.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting project plans and programme baselines, adapting activities where required to meet changing demands.
Supporting project commercial activities
Coordinating project documentation, including requirements, safety documentation, works control documentation and project reports.
Monitoring safety, cost, quality and schedule performance, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
Supporting project handovers, resource planning activities and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a motivated and capable individual with a technical background and experience within an engineering, scientific or similarly regulated environment. You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively, managing competing priorities and solving problems in a structured and practical way.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

An HND in Science, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, supported by relevant practical experience.
Experience supporting or delivering projects within a technical, engineering, industrial or operational environment.
Experience in commercial processes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify issues and help drive effective solutions.

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

Play an integral role in a critical national programme
Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

Interviews are expected week commencing Monday 14th of September 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.

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