Project/Programme/Portfolio Lead

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension 9–13% of pensionable pay

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

AWE is seeking an experienced Project / Programme / Portfolio Lead to steer complex estates, infrastructure and business change programmes that support future capability and strategic objectives.

You will deliver capital investment, estates transformation and facilities projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve time, cost and quality targets. A British citizen with UK residency for 5+ years is required for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale estates, infrastructure or capital programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Strong governance, time/cost/quality control experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex estates, infrastructure and business change programmes.
• Ensure benefits realisation and strategic alignment.
• Manage budgets, risks and dependencies across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Complex project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Project / Programme / Portfolio Lead

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: From £85,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) + 10% annual bonus.

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

At AWE, we're seeking an experienced Project / Programme / Portfolio Lead to lead the delivery of complex estates, infrastructure and business change programmes that are critical to our future capability and strategic objectives.

This role requires a leader who has successfully delivered large-scale capital investment, estates transformation, infrastructure development, facilities, engineering or construction programmes, bringing together multiple stakeholders, budgets and delivery partners to realise long-term business outcomes.

You will be accountable for delivering programme benefits, maintaining strategic alignment and ensuring successful delivery to time, cost, quality and governance requirements.

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

• Significant experience leading complex projects, programmes or portfolios within an estates, infrastructure, engineering, construction, facilities management, capital delivery or major asset environment.
• A strong track record of delivering large-scale estates or infrastructure programmes, from strategic planning and business case development through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Experience operating within complex, highly regulated environments, balancing operational requirements with long-term infrastructure investment and transformation objectives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external delivery partners across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing significant budgets, resources, risks and dependencies associated with major capital investment programmes.

Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here

• 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'.

Important Things You Need To Know

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.