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DestinationNuclear

You will work within a project management team responsible for a range of consultancy, applied R&D and site investigation projects for customers including radioactive waste producers, radioactive waste management organisations and regulators, both in the UK and overseas. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of single projects and / or larger projects with a value of circa £5M / year.
• Ensuring that all work is conducted in a safe, timely and effective manner in line with the relevant procedures.
• Monitoring projects to the budgeted margins, effective contract change management and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing an understanding of the client relationships, business opportunities and scope of work.
• Preparing formal monthly progress reports as part of business governance and client review.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation including Project Definition Documents, Quality Plans, Schedules and other documents as required.
• Preparing specifications and supporting the process of contractor selection and contract placement.
• Providing accurate and timely information, data and reports regarding the project status, resourcing levels, activities and performance.
• Supporting the development of technical and commercial proposal responses.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Project Engineering or relevant Project delivery experience.
• Project management knowledge whether in an academic or non-academic context.
• Genuine interest in nuclear decommissioning and waste management.
• Proactive and adaptable approach suited to the diverse and challenging nature of the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.