Assistant Project Manager

Overview of Responsibilities

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 X% [insert the relevant percentage: up to 7% for Levels 1 – 7, as well as 3rd and 4th year apprentices. Up to 15% for L8+ positions] and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• 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

UKAEA’s pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. UKAEA aims to introduce a new grading structure in 2024. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Now is a great time to join the Organisation and be part of the journey.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)  including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Assistant Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role where :

• The Project Management Office (PMO) oversees Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, handling project planning, costing, and governance.
• The role involves coordinating and supporting various projects, ensuring adherence to procedures, document management, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Projects typically focus on maintaining and enhancing world-class fusion devices, developing new facilities for fusion technology, and supporting fusion energy generation and commercialization.
• The job holder plays a critical role in advancing nuclear fusion as a viable source of energy, aligning with the organization’s mission to demonstrate and commercialize the technology.
• Accountabilities include ensuring project success through effective coordination, support, and adherence to organizational standards and goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage projects or work packages independently.
• Track and align project progress in line with UKAEA standard stage gates.
• Engage and influence organization-wide collaboration.
• Assist in developing Project Management Plan.
• Ensure project documentation complies with UKAEA’s Quality Assurance.
• Analyze project data, manage risks, opportunities, and ensure project success.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge, such as may be gained through three or more years’ experience of project work in technical projects.
• IT literate, fluent in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Powerpoint.
• Excellent report/minutes writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Be able to work autonomously, with initiative and minimum supervision.
• Experience of working within quality management or systems.

Desirable

• Experience of managing the interfaces and interdependencies for technical projects.
• Project Management qualifications.
• Experience of purchasing systems.