Project Manager

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross‑functional teams delivering nuclear science projects that benefit society. You’ll establish execution strategies, manage scope and risk, and ensure safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery through the project lifecycle.

The role requires an PM qualification (APMP, Diploma APMP, IPMA Level D) or working towards it, strong communication, stakeholder management and financial acumen, plus experience managing

Qualifications

• Essential Criteria: PM qualification (APMP, Diploma APMP, IPMA Level D) or working towards.
• Experience in a Project Management/delivery role, ideally as a Project Manager.
• Strong track record of delivering small–medium scale/complex projects.
• Proficient in IT-based project reporting; planning and tracking software (MS Office/Project).
• Financial acumen and experience with monitoring and performance tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop new scope, requirements proposals and business cases for endorsement by the investment committee.
• Gather customer feedback and implement learning from experience (LFE).
• Lead stakeholder management with multiple complex stakeholders.
• Provide regular status/risk/opportunity reports to the Senior Project Manager.
• Ensure delivery of project scope to budget and programme.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project reporting

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

APMP / IPMA Level D equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office / Project

Job description

UKNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) which aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

The salary range for this position is £57,854 to £63,248 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Wendy Lee.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team .

Job Description

As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.

Responsible for the successful delivery of project related work including the establishment of project execution strategies; management of cross-functional project teams, and the safe and secure delivery of projects through the project life cycle, to time, cost, and quality to achieve customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Proactive engagement in the development of new scope, requirement proposals and business cases for endorsement at the investment committee.
• Gathering customer feedback and sharing and implementation of learning from experience (LFE).
• Leading on stakeholder management with the ability to deal with complex and multiple stakeholders.
• Provision of task related reporting to the Senior Project Manager as required to provide regular updates on status, risks, opportunities and/or matters for escalation.
• Safe and secure delivery of task / project scope to budget and programme.
• Provision of project financial performance information including projected spends, actuals Vs planned, earned value, and estimate at complete out-turn costs.
• Management of project risks and risk mitigation through liaison with PMA Project Controls function.
• Effective control and management of change within the project.
• Comprehensive configuration management and a desire to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage the interface with customers with respect to matters relating to the delivery of contracted work, ensuring that there are agreed communications and reporting methodologies in place.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Project Manager:

• Project Management professional qualification (e.g., APMP, Diploma APMP, IPMA Level D) or working towards.
• Demonstrable experience in a Project Management/delivery role (ideally as a Project Manager).
• Demonstrable track record of successfully leading and delivering small-medium scale / reasonably complex projects.
• Ability to use typical IT based project reporting; planning and tracking software packages, e.g. Microsoft Office / Project.
• Demonstrable financial acumen and experience of using financial monitoring & performance tools / processes.
• Experience of different contracting models, involving the management of commercial risks.

Skills and Behaviours for Project Manager:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently as well as part of an effective team.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – articulate and diplomatic manner.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work under pressure.
• Ability to think analytically with some level of commercial / financial awareness.
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Project Manager:

• Experience of managing resources and allocating work.
• Inputting into the bid / sales process (for new work) as required and assisting (when requested) in the preparation and coordination of NNL fee proposals and submissions.