Project Manager - Sites and Utilities Projects

AWE; England; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multidisciplinary project teams. The role involves managing refurbishment and utilities projects at the Aldermaston site, ensuring compliance and delivery on targets. Candidates should have a proven track record in project management, with relevant qualifications. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a 9-day working fortnight, is offered.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a focus on governance.
• Background in construction and compliance.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary project teams on refurbishment and utilities projects.
• Deliver projects on time, cost, and quality.
• Engage with and manage a variety of stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in a construction related discipline

APM PMQ qualification

Job description

AWE are recruiting for an enthusiastic and adaptable Project Manager to join our team.

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

In your role you would be running multi disciplined project teams, working on refurbishment, re-kit and utilities projects. 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 who can show a clear background in previous project management and construction competence. In the role you will:

• Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting).
• 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.
• 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:

• CDM knowledge and experience.
• Previous experience within construction.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as APM.
• A degree in a construction related discipline would be desirable.
• Construction professional qualification(s) such as the APM PMQ required.
• Commercial experience and use of NEC 4 contracts highly 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 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, 2-3 days onsite per week.

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