Graduate Project Manager
Assystem
project management
engineering
bpss clearance
communication
organisational
relocation
As part of the programme, you should also be willing to relocate or travel within the UK 🚗✈️, and we’ll provide relocation support where needed.
We’re looking for graduates with a degree in Project Management, Business, Science, or Engineering who are ready to take their first step into a career delivering complex and meaningful projects 💡.
To join our Graduate Scheme, you must be a UK sole national and a UK resident, as this is required for the type of work we do. You’ll also need to be able to obtain a minimum of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance 🛡️, with some roles requiring higher levels of clearance.
With strong communication 🗣️ and organisational skills 📅, you’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, building relationships, and keeping teams aligned. A keen eye for detail 👀 and a proactive mindset 💪 will help you spot challenges early and find practical solutions.
You’ll be someone who enjoys:👥 Bringing people together🧩 Solving problems💭 Seeing ideas through from concept to completion
BenefitsOur two-year Graduate Programme is designed to get you up to speed quickly, give you exposure to live projects, and help you develop both technical and professional skills.
✨ Access to mentors and technical experts🤝 Peer-to-peer learning through Graduate Forums🎯 An upskilling framework tailored to your development🌍 The opportunity to rotate across industries, customers, and locations
Over the two-year self-directed programme, you’ll gain a unique insight into the nuclear industry ⚛️. This starts with broad exposure across teams and customers and evolves into discipline-focused work that aligns with your career ambitions 🎓. Within our programme, there will be opportunities to rotate through different teams and projects to help grow your knowledge, skills and behaviours 🚀.
Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre 🏢 at one of our UK offices.
Training + Development- submit application and receive confirmation.
- screening call with recruitment team covering eligibility, passion and discipline interest.
- attend an in‑person assessment centre at a uk office.
- must obtain at least baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance; some roles may require higher clearance.
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1966 founding
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1966, marking its inception as a global engineering powerhouse.
12 countries
Global presence
Operates across 12 countries, indicating significant international reach.
Revenue €611M
Annual revenue
Generates around €611 million annually, driven by strategic acquisitions.
- Leads EPR nuclear projects across locations.Opens external site
- Shapes energy transition through various sectors.
- Champions digital innovation for optimal performance.
- Operates across nuclear, renewables, transport, and hydrogen sectors.
- Engages in advanced fusion research and development.
- Daring (Making suggestions / Taking initiative)
- Being customer‑oriented (Listening / Commitment / Collaboration)
- Being a team player (Collaboration / Responsibility / Sharing one’s knowledge)
- Being results‑oriented (Self‑sufficiency / Dedication / Perseverance)
- Agility (Adaptability / Curiosity / Responsiveness)
- Enthusiasm (Eagerness / Drive / Sociability)
- Endurance (Valour / Tenacity / Involvement / Resilience)
- Autonomy, empowerment, quality and trust
42% Emissions Reduction
Scopes 1 & 2 Target
Aims to reduce emissions by 42% by 2030 compared to 2022 baseline.
51.6% Scope 3 Reduction
Per Full-Time Equivalent
Committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 51.6% per full-time employee by 2030.
Triple Nuclear Capacity
Global Expansion Goal
Supports tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 as part of the Net Zero Nuclear pledge.
Top 15% Rating
Ecovadis Sustainability
Achieved an Ecovadis Silver rating, placing it in the top 15% of assessed companies.
- Targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as Paris-aligned
- Signatory of the World Nuclear Association’s Net Zero Nuclear pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050
- Developing low-carbon electricity solutions (nuclear and renewables, grid renovation, green hydrogen)
- Switch & Act for Climate programme to raise climate awareness and drive energy transition actions
30%
Women Among New Hires
Recognizes the proportion of women among new hires in the organization.
60%
Internal Promotions
Percentage of high-responsibility positions filled through internal promotions.
70%
Local Managers Promoted
Percentage of local managers promoted from within the organization.
- Recruitment based solely on skills and daring; equal treatment for all candidates
- Assystem supports gender-balance in STEM via partnerships with women-focused engineering events (e.g., APPG Women Leading STEM)
