On behalf of AWE, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager (Inside IR35) for an 18 month contract based remotely but does require a maximum of 2 days a week on site in Aldermaston

AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Their role in nuclear deterrence and their specialist technical assistance to nuclear threat reduction is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK. Working to support the defence of our country, AWE has a clear mission to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, sites, and everything around them, safe and secure.

Tode liver assigned projects (portfolio or high complexity) to time, cost and quality, compliant with AWE processes.

The role of the Project Manager may also include the applications of their skill sets within nuclear programmes and projects in supporting the delivery of the AWE mission.

Project Managers will be expected to work in roles which require an awareness and compliance to the nuclear license conditions

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks.

As a Senior Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of leaders and influence others at specialism or functional level to create and deliver 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 or function.
• 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.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in the delivery of large projects within central government
• Experience of sponcor engagement on major projects
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Project management skillset - RISK, Issues and dependences
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong self starter

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

AWE s ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

AWE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".