Project Manager - Site Projects

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee electrical infrastructure upgrades at its Aldermaston site in the UK. The role requires managing projects with a focus on compliance and governance while engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and adaptability to changing priorities. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working pattern including a 9-day working fortnight.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects with compliance to governance.
• Background in managing contractors within NEC4 contracts.
• Previous experience in delivering electrical network upgrades is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects on time and within budget.
• Manage project resources effectively.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project management competence

Adaptability

Stakeholder management

Risk identification

Communication skills

Job description

AWE are recruiting for an enthusiastic and adaptable Project Manager to join us, working within the Infrastructure Projects team. You will work on the upgrades to our site utilities focussing on electrical infrastructure upgrades. These ongoing upgrades underpin the future resilience of our major new build portfolio delivery. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the future success of AWE.

Location: RG7 4PR, this role is located at our Aldermaston site, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting at £49,830 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

As a Project Manager, you would be responsible to deliver assigned projects to time, cost and quality, compliant with AWE processes. The role of the Project Manager may also include the applications of skill sets within nuclear programmes and projects in supporting the delivery of the AWE mission. Project Managers will be expected to work in roles which require an awareness and compliance to the nuclear license conditions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking someone adaptable and capable, who can show a clear background in previous project management competence and delivery. In the role you will:

• Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting) to AWE's project Linear Project Lifecycle processes,
• Management of project resources (people, money).
• Lead the planning of the task/project.
• Lead, support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions.
• Manage and engage with a variety of different stakeholders, at all levels; interfacing with various AWE Functions to achieve the required outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of managing contractors within NEC4 contract mechanisms
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
  

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Previous experience of delivering Electrical Network upgrades would be desirable.
• Able to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Able to read, analyse and interpret charts, spreadsheets, schedules and technical drawings.
• Provide a clear and concise communication, both oral and written, at multiple levels. Compile present presentations to peers and Senior Managers.
• Build good team morale and spirit and motivate others.
  

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Hybrid working is suitable for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days onsite per week.

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