Project Manager at UK Atomic Energy Authority

Rotherham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

57117.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Engineering Project Delivery, Contract Management, Resource Coordination, Technical Leadership, Lifecycle Management, Financial Oversight, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Research Services

Description

Job Description About us Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them. About the Job Join UKAEA's Portfolio Management Office and help deliver innovative projects that support the future of fusion energy. As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of projects or workstreams across a diverse portfolio spanning science, engineering, technology, research and major infrastructure. Working with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, while helping realise the benefits that support UKAEA's mission. What You'll Be Doing Deliver high value engineering projects across the full lifecycle, including design, manufacture, and commissioning. Manage a multi-disciplinary team working in a technical project environment. Report into a programme management team, conveying key information such as performance against budget, schedule, and quality, and reporting on key risks. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change throughout the project lifecycle. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project performance, providing clear reporting, financial oversight and progress updates to governance boards. Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring the right resources are in place to achieve project objectives. Ensure projects comply with relevant legal, regulatory and organisational requirements. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery, processes and outcomes. What You'll Bring Proven experience delivering complex engineering, science, technology or infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle. A recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent). Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, suppliers and contracts to deliver successful outcomes. Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams within a complex technical environment. Experience delivering engineering projects involving the manufacture, assembly or installation of hardware. Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM 2015 regulations would be advantageous. Benefits A full list of benefits can be found here and highlights include: £57117 salary inclusive of specialist allowance Up to 7% corporate performance bonus Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays 3 days of site closure over Christmas break Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions Our commitment to ED&I UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here. Salary: £57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: Central Operations Site Location: UKAEA Rotherham, Yorkshire Confirmed Grade: Grade G Department: Projects & Programme Management Office

Responsibilities

Lead high-value engineering projects across the full lifecycle from design to commissioning within a technical environment. Manage multidisciplinary teams and report performance, risks, and budgets to governance boards and senior stakeholders.