Project Manager
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Full-time
On-site
Whitehaven United Kingdom
Fusion
Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
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 for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7 % and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
Wide range of career development opportunities
A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
Job Description
The salary for this role is £56,596 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).
Onsite working is expected for 4 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role is based at the following site: Whitehaven, Cumbria. The role may require occasional travel to other UK destinations.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with an engineering background to lead high-impact, complex projects within multi-disciplinary teams in the ARC Division (AI and Robotics Collaborations) of the Robotics, Repurposing and Decommissioning Directorate (RRDD). You will drive projects focused on developing robotic and AI systems for nuclear decommissioning, applying cutting-edge technologies to challenging environments to protect people and advance the industry.
You will be responsible for managing complex technical projects across their full lifecycle in line with UKAEA technical management systems and governance processes, including regular reporting. The role involves proactive stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on plan and within budget, and that outcomes are fit for purpose and meet stakeholder requirements. Further details are provided below.
If you have experience with document and change control systems, a solid understanding of engineering and technology, and proven ability to manage project financials including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and earned value, we’d like to hear from you.
Key Accountabilities:
Establish and manage project milestones, deliverables, and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Identify and manage project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed.
Maintain project documentation, audit trails, and ensure successful handover with all required deliverables.
Interface with internal and external customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Oversee assigned project resources in a matrix structure and support new business proposal management when required.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
Professional Project Management qualification
Successful track record of delivering complex technical projects to specification, time and cost.
Passion for ensuring that best Project Management practices are adopted, and an effective delivery culture is generated.
A proactive approach to safety, with good appreciation of UK compliance requirements in design.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to make sound economic decisions, coupled with excellent influencing and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with modern standards in the disciplines of Safety, Health and Environment, and Quality Assurance
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
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 for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7 % and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
Wide range of career development opportunities
A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
Job Description
The salary for this role is £56,596 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).
Onsite working is expected for 4 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role is based at the following site: Whitehaven, Cumbria. The role may require occasional travel to other UK destinations.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with an engineering background to lead high-impact, complex projects within multi-disciplinary teams in the ARC Division (AI and Robotics Collaborations) of the Robotics, Repurposing and Decommissioning Directorate (RRDD). You will drive projects focused on developing robotic and AI systems for nuclear decommissioning, applying cutting-edge technologies to challenging environments to protect people and advance the industry.
You will be responsible for managing complex technical projects across their full lifecycle in line with UKAEA technical management systems and governance processes, including regular reporting. The role involves proactive stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on plan and within budget, and that outcomes are fit for purpose and meet stakeholder requirements. Further details are provided below.
If you have experience with document and change control systems, a solid understanding of engineering and technology, and proven ability to manage project financials including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and earned value, we’d like to hear from you.
Key Accountabilities:
Establish and manage project milestones, deliverables, and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Identify and manage project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed.
Maintain project documentation, audit trails, and ensure successful handover with all required deliverables.
Interface with internal and external customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Oversee assigned project resources in a matrix structure and support new business proposal management when required.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
Professional Project Management qualification
Successful track record of delivering complex technical projects to specification, time and cost.
Passion for ensuring that best Project Management practices are adopted, and an effective delivery culture is generated.
A proactive approach to safety, with good appreciation of UK compliance requirements in design.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to make sound economic decisions, coupled with excellent influencing and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with modern standards in the disciplines of Safety, Health and Environment, and Quality Assurance
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.