Project Manager - In Service Support - Aldermaston

ZipRecruiter; Brentford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for their Aldermaston site. The ideal candidate will manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timelines. You'll enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, leading pension schemes, and opportunities for professional development. Join our dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects while enjoying work-life balance.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading pension scheme

Maternity and paternity leave

Professional development opportunities

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Qualifications

• Proven background in project management.
• Experience in managing engineering projects.
• Ability to motivate teams and foster morale.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects focusing on governance and compliance.
• Lead project planning and support changes against PMB.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project management experience

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage project resources

Ability to build relationships

Ability to interpret technical documents

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager - In Service Support - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £49,000 - £70,000 per annum

AWE is recruiting an enthusiastic and adaptable Project Manager to join our team. Location: RG7 4PR, at our Aldermaston site, with free onsite parking. Package: Starting at £49,830 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests will be considered to accommodate your lifestyle.

Let us introduce the role: As a Project Manager, you will engage with engineers and the DNO regarding engineering projects that directly influence our core business. You will be responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards, in compliance with AWE processes.

The role may also involve applying your skill sets within nuclear programmes and projects to support the delivery of the AWE mission. Project Managers are expected to work in roles requiring awareness and compliance with nuclear license conditions. You will likely manage multiple projects simultaneously with stakeholders across the enterprise.

Who are we looking for?

We seek an adaptable individual with a proven background in project management. In this role, you will:

• Manage projects focusing on governance (compliance and reporting)
• Manage project resources (people, budget)
• Lead project planning
• Support and initiate changes against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
• Identify and act on risks and opportunities
• Engage with various stakeholders at all levels

The company may require you to undertake other reasonable duties aligned with your position and business needs. Ideally, you will have experience in some of the following:

• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience in engineering projects
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to interpret charts, spreadsheets, schedules, and technical drawings
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to present to peers and senior managers
• Ability to motivate teams and foster morale

You should be able to work calmly and constructively in a changing environment, manage your workload, and demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Why you'll love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13%)
• Family-friendly policies: 39 weeks full pay maternity leave, 4 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Opportunities for professional development, including funding for professional memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Discounts on everyday spending
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities

There may be occasional UK travel. Most work is on-site; hybrid working is limited but available when possible.