Project Manager - Facility Improvements

AWE; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technology company is seeking a Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery across the design and construction stages. This hybrid role involves managing diverse projects, leading teams, and maintaining high standards in safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in refurbishment projects and a solid understanding of construction processes. Benefits include a generous annual leave policy and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional career development funding

Employee assistance programme

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance policy

Discounts on everyday spending

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery of Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects including mechanical and electrical installations.
• Experience in managing projects from concept design to implementation.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and NEC contract management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in accordance with quality, time, and cost requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local team to meet operational plans.
• Maintain high standards for safety, health, security, and quality.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Manager to focus on ensuring successful project delivery across the design and construction stages of our Conventional Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to get involved with different projects varying in size and duration. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects at various stages of development – from initial design and concept phases to delivery, joining a supportive and growing team, working collaboratively with Planners, Commercial Leads, Engineers and Construction Managers etc. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team working on a diverse range of projects across the enterprise.

Project Manager Role

• Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality.
• Lead, coach and develop a local team to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and being a great team player.

Location

This role is based at Aldermaston, RG7 4PR. We are located in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. The role is suitable for hybrid working.

Salary

From £48,030 – £60,000 depending on experience and suitability.

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in the delivery of Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects across specialised areas such as production, laboratory, scientific facilities, including mechanical and electrical installations, HVAC and other building services and systems.
• Experience in managing projects from concept design through to successful implementation, requiring knowledge of design and construction processes.
• Demonstrated experience in capital construction with an understanding of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations and NEC contract management.
• Experience managing projects through the APM and/or RIBA lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals.
• 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.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of planning, risk and cost management at programme and project levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff at all levels and excellent customer/key stakeholder relationship skills.
• Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

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.