Assistant Project Manager - Building Services

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support building services within a nuclear facility. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working options and an attractive salary starting from £35,810, depending on experience. You will have the chance to demonstrate strong project management skills, engaging with stakeholders and delivering projects on time. A comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities, is provided for the successful candidate.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional career development funding

Employee assistance programme

Market leading pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with project lifecycle management is a bonus.
• High energy levels to drive project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned tasks in accordance with quality and timeliness.
• Support planning and task management of the project.
• Manage project resources effectively.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project schedule management

Problem-solving

Prioritization

IT skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of building services within a nuclear facility. You will be working within a matrix team to ensure project success thus enabling AWE's critical mission.

Location

We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. There is some potential for hybrid working in this role.

Salary

From £35,810 depending on experience and suitability.

AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK. As part of our People Promise we have a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!).
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.
• Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme.
• AWE life assurance.
• Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Background working within an engineering environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• High energy levels to ensure successful project delivery.
• Awareness of project lifecycle management.
• Experience in communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of project schedule management, dependencies, and risk assessment.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• A clear and concise communication style with the ability to compile reports and present to peers and Senior Managers.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Drive and determination to deliver excellence.
• The desire to develop knowledge and application techniques of project management methodologies.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver assigned tasks in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality, and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks for Governance (compliance and reporting).
• Task management of project resources (people, money).
• Support the planning of the task/project.
• Deliver work as defined in the Work Authorisation Document (WAD).
• Support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Support, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.