Project Manager - UKIFS Ltd

For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf 

This role can be based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire or Culham, Oxfordhsire

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 on a global scale? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy as Project Manager in the field of fusion energy. In this role you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Build Environment project. Characterising and preparing the site for major construction and the submission of the DCO. This role involves guiding the supporting the Senior team and the Assistant Project Manager, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision, and managing high-level stakeholder relationships.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines. 
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with STEP objectives and timelines. 
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of project documentation and records. 
• Ensure all aspects of the NEC4 contracts are administered in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions. 
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations by all parties involved. 
• Maintain accurate records of all contract-related documentation, communications, and transactions. 
• Ensuring excellent HSE performance on all projects. 
• Resolving obstacles to project delivery and leading the identification and employment of creative solutions to overcoming them 
• Reporting of progress against milestones, changes, exceptions, budgets and other key performance indicators. 
• Effective project risk and change management. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Significant experience in senior project management roles within the energy sector or a related field.
• Ability to understand complex engineering concepts, make informed decisions, and effectively communicate project goals, expectations, and updates to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Advanced financial and resource management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, with experience in mentoring and developing team members.

Desirable Requirement: 

• Prior experience with Sensat or similar digital platforms.
• Background in engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the UK regulatory environment and standards for large-scale projects.
• Advanced certifications in project management, such as PMP or PRINCE2

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/  

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 organization. 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. 

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.