Junior Project Manager

Tradebe; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company in Dorchester is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical delivery in radioactive waste management projects. You will be responsible for managing project scope and budget while collaborating with senior teams on proposals. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and possesses strong project management skills. Desirable experience includes working in radioactive waste management or nuclear environments. The role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and various employee benefits through a flexible platform.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus of 10%

6% Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
• Strong project management capability across technically complex projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium projects from concept to completion.
• Partner with Business Development to shape proposals.
• Provide expert technical leadership across the radioactive waste lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Relationship building

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

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Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

Join a team tackling some of the most technically demanding environmental challenges. You'll lead the technical delivery of radioactive waste management projects, support high-value bids, and apply your science, engineering, and project management expertise to drive innovation across the nuclear and industrial sectors.

What you'll be doing :

• Lead small to medium projects (typically <£150k / year) from concept to completion, delivering on time, within scope, and to budget.
• Partner with Business Development, Commercial, and senior project teams to shape proposals, plans, and costings that meet client needs.
• Provide expert technical leadership across the radioactive waste lifecycle, including inventory reviews and radiological risk assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technical contacts across nuclear, industrial, recycling, and disposal sites.
• Contribute to winning new work through the development of compelling bids and innovative project solutions.
• Champion safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance in all project activities.

Do you have what it takes?

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
• Strong project management capability across technically complex projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and presentation skills.
• Confident building relationships and influencing across all levels.
• Professional, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Customer-focused, proactive, and solution-oriented under time constraints.

Desirable

• Experience in radioactive waste management or decommissioning programmes.
• Technical experience within nuclear, industrial, or regulated environments.
• Working towards or holding professional accreditation (e.g. CChem, Ceng, APMP, RWA).
• Dynamic and creative approach with strong organisational skills.

We expect from you to Be accountable , Drive results , Embrace Change , and high levels of Collaboration !

What's in for you?

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus of 10%
• 6% Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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