Location: Didcot, GB
Category: Project Management
Job ID: EST0002W5
Your Impact: We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the Opportunity We are currently recruiting for Project Managers to join our Radioactive Waste Management and Disposal business. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary business (including chemists, physicists, geologists, engineers, safety case specialists, mathematicians and project managers) that delivers a range of projects on behalf of both UK-based and international customers.
Our Waste Management, Disposal and Safety Case teams have led the field of research and assessment work related to the safe management and disposal of radioactive waste, for over 30 years. The team has a wide breadth of both nationally and internationally respected expertise which underpins the science, technology and engineering to allow the safe disposal of radioactive waste. You will be involved in managing a diverse range of consultancy projects undertaken for our customers in the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities include: Management and delivery of multiple projects (approx. qty 5 – 15) with a combined value of circa £5M / year approx. Hands-on management of the delivery of assigned projects ensuring that the work is conducted in a safe, timely and effective manner in line with the relevant procedures. Delivery of projects to the budgeted margins, effective contract changes management and communication throughout the project lifecycle including the active management of change process, application of variations and the associated internal and external governance processes. Direct interface with Clients to develop business opportunities; build relationships and to communicate on project progress and proactively manage change. Prepare and present formal monthly progress reports as part of business governance and client review. Prepare and maintain project documentation including Project Definition Document, Quality Plans and other documents as required. Prepare specifications and support 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. Here's what you'll need: A degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline. Formal Project Management (APM PMQ preferable) qualification. Suitable relevant project experience within engineering/research consultancy projects, including the application of project management processes within a research/safety case led project. An excellent understanding of project planning (including scope management, Work Breakdown Structures, estimating and scheduling) and project control (including cost control, project forecast, risk management and change management). Proven ability to understand and communicate effectively on project financial issues, technical progress and project risk and mitigating measures. An understanding of the legal, tendering and contract process to support the success of the business. Proven experience of hands-on budget monitoring, commercial awareness and experience at managing contractors. Strong understanding of the need for Quality within the project environment and familiarity with the use and structure of Quality Assurance documentation. Experience of participating in negotiations with both clients and the supply chain. Our Culture: Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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