Infrastructure Project Manager – Sites & Utilities

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to oversee critical site upgrades in utilities. This full-time role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while managing projects that ensure future resilience. You will lead teams, maintain high standards in safety and quality, and drive project progress in a collaborative environment. With benefits like a 9-day working fortnight, a market-leading pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make an impact in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading pension scheme

Extended maternity and paternity leave

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Discounts on various spending categories

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving project progress cooperatively.
• Ability to prioritize in complex, high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects on time, within scope, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Leading, coaching, and developing local teams to achieve safety and operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership and team-building skills

Project documentation proficiency

Risk management techniques

Interpersonal relationship skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Infrastructure Project Manager – Sites & Utilities

Apply now for the Infrastructure Project Manager – Sites & Utilities position located in the Reading area. This is a full-time role with a posting date of yesterday and an application deadline of May 16, 2025.

Location: RG7 4PR, between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £49,830 (dependent on suitability, qualifications, and experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered—please specify your preference in your application.

We seek a dynamic Project Manager to oversee site upgrades of utilities including water, gas, electricity, and steam, vital for our future resilience and major new build projects. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to AWE’s success.

As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering projects on time, within scope, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Leading, coaching, and developing local teams to achieve safety and operational objectives.
• Maintaining high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, fostering teamwork within a diverse workforce.

Candidate capabilities should include:

• Leadership and team-building skills.
• High energy for successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in project documentation, management plans, and risk assessments.
• Experience with project management tools, budgeting, change management, and goal setting.
• Ability to prioritize in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Proven track record in driving project progress cooperatively.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Knowledge of project tracking, KPIs, and progress reporting.
• Risk management techniques and lifecycle governance experience.
• Problem-solving skills and creative collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability.
• Positive attitude, initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility.

You must work calmly and constructively in changing environments, manage your workload, and meet deadlines.

Benefits include:

• 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off and 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading pension scheme (9%-13% contribution).
• Family-friendly policies including extended maternity and paternity leave.
• Opportunities for professional development, including funding for memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Discounts on various spending categories.
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities.

Full details are available on our 'Working at AWE' webpage, including the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available but limited; on-site days depend on the project.

Next steps:

We value potential, fit, and transferable skills. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, if you believe you’re a good fit, apply—we’d love to hear from you.

Important information:

• Apply promptly to avoid disappointment due to high application volume.
• You must obtain and maintain security clearance; the role requires UK residency for the past 5-10 years and British citizenship.
• Let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.
• Interviews are typically conducted via Teams in a one-stage process.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where everyone can be themselves. All inclusion data is stored securely and separately from application data.

Note: You must be a British Citizen to apply.