Project Manager - WIC (Wrapping, Insulation, and Caulking)

⚡️💡 About Assystem

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 6,500 Switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their expertise to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. With over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, we provide engineering and project management services, as well as digital solutions, optimizing the performance of complex infrastructure projects. The Group is ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, committed to ensuring a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the top three largest independent nuclear engineering companies in the world. Assystem offers unparalleled opportunities to work on some of the most significant nuclear projects in the UK, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and teamwork. Be part of our journey to drive the clean energy transition

🚀 The Job Mission:

As the WIC (Wrapping, Insulation, and Caulking) Project Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle delivery of WIC work packages within the MEH (Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC) Programme at the Hinkley Point C project. This role involves close coordination with stakeholders, ensuring that all WIC activities are executed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

⚡️ Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed schedules for WIC activities, tracking milestones and ensuring deadlines are met
⚡️ Requirements Gathering: Identify and track WIC scope requirements, managing changes to ensure project deliverables remain on schedule
⚡️ Resource Coordination: Secure and coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials for efficient project execution
⚡️ Team Leadership: Manage a multidisciplinary team, including WIC Project Engineers, subcontractors, and technicians, ensuring cohesive delivery of WIC tasks
⚡️ Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, escalating significant concerns proactively
⚡️ Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, manage costs, and provide regular financial updates to senior management
⚡️ Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams to support project collaboration
⚡️ Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure WIC activities comply with EDF NNB procedures, quality standards, and ONR safety regulations
⚡️ Project Documentation: Maintain organized, accessible project documentation in compliance with project and regulatory requirements
⚡️ Progress Reporting: Provide regular updates on project status, challenges, and deliverables to ensure effective project management

Requirements:

🛠 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Building Services, Electrical) or formal Project Management qualification with technical understanding of wrapping, insulation, and caulking systems
🛠 5+ years’ project management experience in nuclear, energy, chemical, or transport sectors, with a proven record in managing complex work packages
🛠 Leadership and team management skills with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams
🛠 Proactive problem-solving skills and a strong approach to risk management
🛠 Stakeholder management experience, with effective communication skills at all levels
🛠 Familiarity with EDF NNB procedures (beneficial)
🛠 Knowledge of quality standards and safety regulations essential
🛠 Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6)
🛠 French language skills (beneficial)

🌟 Why Apply?

At Assystem, you will lead a critical scope in one of the UK’s most iconic nuclear projects. As a WIC Project Manager, you will develop your leadership skills, work alongside a skilled team, and contribute to the success of a major energy infrastructure project, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of wrapping, insulation, and caulking systems.

Assystem is committed to equal treatment of candidates and values diversity within our company. We believe in the power of varied backgrounds and perspectives to create impactful solutions. Join us to shape a sustainable future with your unique contributions.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.