Project Manager - Facility Refurbishment

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?
We are looking for a Project Manager to focus on ensuring successful project delivery across the design and construction stages of our Conventional Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to get involved with different projects varying in size and duration. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects at various stages of development - from initial design and concept phases to delivery, joining a supportive and growing team, working collaboratively with Planners, Commercial Leads, Engineers and Construction Managers etc.
Location: We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. This role is suitable for hybrid working.
Salary: From £45,110 depending on experience and suitability.
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has 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 policy.
• Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

What you will bring:

• Experience in the delivery of Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects across specialised areas (such as production, laboratory, scientific facilities) consisting of but not limited to, mechanical and electrical installations, HVAC and other building services and systems.
• Experience in managing projects from concept design through to successful implementation, requiring knowledge of design and construction processes.
• Demonstrated experience in capital construction with an understanding of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations and NEC contract management.
• Experience to manage projects through the APM and / or RIBA lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals.
• Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams.
• High energy levels to ensure successful project delivery.
• Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies.
• An understanding of the principles and practices of planning, risk and cost management at programme and project levels.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff at all levels and excellent customer/key stakeholder relationship skills.
• Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver 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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality.
• Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting).
• Management of project resources (people, money).
• Lead the planning of the task/project.
• Manage work as defined in the Work Authorisation Document (WAD).
• 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.

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. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.
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.