Assistant Project Manager - Trials & Test Capability

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
AWE has an exciting and diverse portfolio of core technical and scientific projects to deliver. We are looking for an AssistantProject Manager with an interest in technical/mechanical project management to work in a testing environment. This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing team in a mission critical area of the business.
Location: We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. This role is suitable for hybrid working.
Salary: From £35,810, depending on experience and suitability
AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK. As part of our People Promise, we have a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!).
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.
• Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme.
• AWE life assurance.
• Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• A keen interest in working within a mechanical and/or technical projects and testing environment.
• High energy levels and a ‘can do’ attitude to ensure successful project delivery.
• Awareness of project lifecycle management.
• Experience in communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of project schedule management, dependencies, and risk assessment.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• A clear and concise communication style with the ability to compile reports and present to peers and Senior Managers.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• A willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Drive and determination to deliver excellence.
• The desire to develop knowledge and application techniques of project management methodologies.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver assigned tasks in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake tasks for Governance (compliance and reporting).
• Task management of project resources (people, money).
• Support the planning of the task/project.
• Deliver work as defined in the Work Authorisation Document (WAD).
• Support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Support, 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.

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.
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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.