Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £35,520 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 4
Department: PfMO

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.

Job Description

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.
- 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 co-ordinating 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 commercialisation.
- The job holder plays a critical role in advancing nuclear fusion as a viable source of energy, aligning with the organisation's mission to demonstrate and commercialise the technology.
- Accountabilities include ensuring project success through effective co-ordination, support, and adherence to organisational 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 organisation-wide collaboration.
- Assist in developing Project Management Plan.
- Ensure project documentation complies with UKAEA's Quality Assurance.
- Analyse 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/minute 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.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.