If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced and adaptable Senior Project Manager to play a key part in the delivery of seven new state-of-the-art facilities. You should have previous experience of sponsor engagement on major infrastructure projects and experience with multiple public sector projects.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting from £62,000 and above (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

As a Senior Project Manager, your focus will be on managing the site utilities including water, industrial gas, electricity, and steam. Your role will entail:

Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality.Lead, coach and develop a team of leaders and influence others at specialism or functional level to create and deliver 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 offers the opportunity to be a part of one of the UK’s largest mega projects and be a part of setting the foundations for the future of AWE. We are seeking individuals with previous experience of sponsor engagement on major infrastructure projects and experience with multiple public sector projects. Your responsibilities will include:

Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting).Management of project resources (people, money).Lead the planning of the task/project or function.Lead, support, and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions.The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

Clear leadership and direction to drive team performance, competence, and talent.Ability to be a proactive role model who shares expertise through coaching, mentoring, and developing others in all aspects of project management such as leadership, methodology, tools, and people skills.Experience to manage multiple and/or complex, high value, cross-functional projects.Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies.Experienced application 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.A proven record to drive project deliverables forward through the establishment and leadership of a high performing and successful integrated project organisation.Strong interpersonal skills with staff at all levels.Robust stakeholder management skills and natural ability to build and maintain customer relationships.Demonstrable application of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports.Ability to lead and initiate risk techniques to manage complex project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans.Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals.Ability to solve problems, with proven delivery of results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures.Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.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.

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'.

Please note, the role can commence on SC clearance but in the long-term, you will require DV clearance.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 days onsite per week, which is subject to change in line with the programme rhythm.

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Next steps:

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 above, 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.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.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 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 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. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.