Senior Project Manager - Radioactive Waste

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

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking two experienced Senior Project Managers to join their Radioactive Waste project stream in the UK. This role involves managing complex projects with a focus on strategic and tactical delivery alongside UK Civil/Defence partners. Candidates should have a proven record in project management and team leadership, with opportunities for professional development and significant benefits including 270 hours of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional Career Development opportunities

Market leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life Assurance policy

Discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in regulated industries is advantageous.
• Dynamic and supportive team management approach is essential.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and tactical delivery with UK partners.
• Ensure projects meet their time, cost, and quality requirements.
• Coaching and developing project leaders and teams.

Skills

Experience in highly regulated industries

Contract management experience

Team management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Project management skills

Job description

We are now seeking two experienced and adaptable Senior Project Manager's to join the Radioactive Waste project stream. This area is integral to the future of our business and our ability to deliver on our mission. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help shape and steer the delivery of this highly complex programme to time, cost, and quality. This role offers the opportunity for you to play an instrumental part in what is a once in a generation endeavour for AWE and the UK.

As a Senior Project Manager your role will entail:

• A mix of strategic & tactical delivery, working alongside UK Civil/Defence partners.
• Delivering assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of leaders and influence others at specialism or functional level to create and deliver operational plans.
• Maintaining and promoting high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality, and being a great team player.

Location: This role is based at Aldermaston, RG7 4PR. We are located in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. However, one of the two vacancies will require frequent travel to other UK locations.

Salary: From £62,440 depending on experience and suitability.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off).
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.
• Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme.
• AWE Life Assurance policy.
• Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Demonstrable experience working within a similarly highly regulated industry would be advantageous.
• Prior experience working with suppliers and with contract management would be beneficial.
• Dynamic and supportive approach to team management, encouraging and empowering team members to quickly adapt and respond to change, and to adopt the company's vision.
• Ability to be a proactive role model, sharing expertise through coaching, mentoring, and developing others in all aspects of project management such as leadership, methodology, tools, and people skills.
• Experience in managing multiple and/or complex, high value, cross-functional projects through lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• A proven record to drive project deliverables forward through the establishment and leadership of a high performing and successful integrated project organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.