Project Manager - ESH&Q Transformation

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

Job summary

A leading nuclear safety company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead their ESH&Q safety improvements program. This role will support initiatives that prioritize safety, security, and wellbeing across the organization. Ideal candidates will have a background in managing projects within regulated environments and possess strong leadership skills. Additional benefits include substantial annual leave and professional development opportunities, making this role perfect for those looking to make a positive impact while enjoying a balanced working life.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional Career Development funding

Market leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on everyday spending

Qualifications

• Experience in a Nuclear Licensed Site or similarly regulated organization beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to implement behavioral changes in large organizations.
• Ability to create and update project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support ESH&Q function for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop 'We Care' initiative considering safety and wellbeing.
• Drive project deliverables by collaborating with diverse teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strong interpersonal skills

Risk management techniques

Knowledge of performance tracking

Change management

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to work on our ESH&Q (Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality) safety improvements programme. This is an opportunity to play a key part in a programme which touches on every part of the business, you will be able to make a tangible difference to our people, workplace, and mission.

As the Project Manager, you will support the ESH&Q function with a focus on developing the 'We Care' initiative, which ensures that safety, security, quality, environment and wellbeing are considered in everything we do; We Care also underpins our behavioural framework.

You will be supporting the ESH&Q function to help the business meet its regulatory requirements, including licence conditions/authorisation conditions, and environmental and sustainability commitments.

Location

We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. This role is suitable for hybrid working.

Salary

From £48,030 depending on experience and suitability.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has 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 policy.
• 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:

• Experience working within a Nuclear Licenced Site or similarly highly regulated complex organisation would be beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing behavioural changes in a large organisation would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams.
• Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies.
• Experience of project management tools and techniques for budgeting, change management and project goal setting.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• A proven record to drive project deliverables forward, working cooperatively with teams who have a broad range of skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff at all levels.
• Excellent customer and key stakeholder relationship skills.
• Knowledge of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports.
• Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans.
• Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.

This job roles 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.