Junior Project Manager - Energy

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 & 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!

As aJunior Project Manager – Engineering & Construction, you will join our team in Manchester to support complexmajor infrastructure and nuclear-sector projects.

This role focuses on leading the full lifecycle delivery of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring effective control ofcost, 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 (Sommerset)
• On Site:  3-4 Days 
• Clearance:BPSS
• ExperienceLevel: 5- 10YOE

Key Responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery ofmajor projects from concept through to handover
• Develop and implementengineering design, contract, and execution strategies
• Managemulti-discipline EPCM projects across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
• Ensure projects are delivered toschedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Applyestimating, scheduling, programming, and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques
• Monitor and controlcost, risk, change, and project performance
• Implement robustrisk management strategies and mitigation plans
• Manage complex contracts underNEC and FIDIC frameworks
• Overseeprocurement strategies and contractor performance
• Handlecommercial claims, negotiations, and dispute resolution
• Engage effectively withmulti-level stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and regulators
• Deliverclear presentations, reporting, and project updates
• Facilitate decision-making across complex project environments
• Ensure compliance withCDM Regulations and regulatory requirements
• Promote a strongsafety-first culture across all project activities
• Applynuclear quality standards and agraded approach to quality assurance
• Maintain high standards ofenvironmental and security compliance

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge ofproject management frameworks aligned with APM Competency Standards
• Proven leadership capability incomplex, high-value engineering projects
• Proficiency inproject controls tools (cost, planning, risk, EVM)
• Strong analytical, numerical, and critical reasoning skills
• Excellentcommunication, influencing, and facilitation abilities
• Working knowledge ofCDM Regulations
• Understanding ofnuclear quality assurance and graded quality approaches

Required Qualifications:

• ABachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Civil engineering or equivalent military experience

Desirable Skills:

• Experience withinnuclear energy or other highly regulated sectors
• Working knowledge of theFrench language
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Managingengineering design and field execution strategies
  • DeliveringEPCM projects
  • Overseeingconstruction activities and contractor management
  • Managingcomplex procurement and contract strategies

Why join us? 

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 build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We 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. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.