Project Manager

AWE is recruiting for Project Manager to join the In-Service Support Programme.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Due to the classification of activities, this role will require the candidate to work on site.

Package: £48,000 to £60,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.

Let us introduce the role

As the Project Manager, you would be responsible for bringing together various specialists, including our science and engineering teams through strong stakeholder management and resource forecasting, to complete a critical company milestone for the customer. Your role will entail:

• Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality.

• Bring together multidisciplinary teams at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans.

• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Who are we looking for?

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with people at all levels, and who is looking to expand on their stakeholder management and knowledge as a Project Manager in a unique environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality.

• Lead the planning of the task / project, reporting progress through the monthly reporting cycle.

• Lead, support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMP).

• Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions.

• Lead, initiate and Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

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

• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working within a Nuclear Licenced Site or similarly highly regulated complex organisation would be beneficial.

• Some technical knowledge (scientific or engineering based) would be advantageous but not a necessity.

• Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies.

• Experience of project management tools and techniques for budgeting, change management and project goal setting.

• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.

• Knowledge of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports.

• Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans.

• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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'.

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 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance.

• 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.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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.

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