Senior Project Manager

Amentum; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

At Amentum, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Amentum offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Amentum's greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to attract and retain top talent. UK employees also receive benefits such as free single medical cover, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, and reimbursement for professional development and memberships.

We give back to our communities through our Collectively program, which includes matched funding, paid volunteering, and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas; we’re open to discussing hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.

About the Opportunity

In partnership with AWE, Amentum is working to deliver the Non-Nuclear Engineering Partnership (NNEP), covering all aspects of AWE’s built environment outside of nuclear facilities. We are recruiting a Senior Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery within this framework, working closely with the Head of Programme to meet expectations.

You will oversee planning, management, execution, and closeout of projects of varying complexity, balancing delivery objectives, managing risks, budgets, and stakeholder relationships in line with our values and charter.

Key Tasks:

1. Lead project delivery with excellent controls to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
2. Manage health and safety, quality, and overall project performance, leading and developing the project team.
3. Support stakeholder engagement and reporting, fostering trust and collaboration with AWE and internal teams.
4. Ensure resources are motivated, trained, and available.
5. Identify, mitigate, and report risks associated with the programme.
6. Lead project governance and accountability in project board meetings.
7. Track and report project milestones and status to leadership and stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven project and programme management experience, especially in regulated environments.
• Leadership skills with experience in change management and team building.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.
• Experience delivering end-to-end programmes in technical environments, ideally in construction or contractor roles.
• Subcontractor management experience, particularly in mechanical, electrical, or civil works.
• Excellent planning skills, resilience, and flexibility to maintain project momentum.
• Availability to attend site three days per week.

All employment offers are subject to security clearance, including BPSS, SC, or DV, which may involve additional evaluations for non-British nationals.

Our Culture

We prioritize safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity, fostering a culture of caring and support. We value positive mental health and belonging, embedding inclusion and diversity across our organization through various employee networks.

We are committed to career development within one company, supporting your growth and success. We offer flexible working arrangements and are dedicated to supporting your career journey, including reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process.

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