If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Location: RG7 4PR, this role is located at our Aldermaston site, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting at £48,030 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE are recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Liabilities team. Here, you would be responsible to deliver assigned projects related to Decommissioning, Demolition and Waste Processing Capability to time, cost and quality, compliant with AWE processes. The role of the Project Manager may also include the applications of 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.

The role requires an individual who can readily attend AWE on site to build and maintain high quality teams and relationships.  However, AWE offers agile flexible working arrangements, therefore elements of the role can be delivered through remote working.

Liabilities are initiating new projects during 2025.  This is an opportunity to join a mature and expanding team to deliver significant hazard reduction and skyline change at AWE.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking someone adaptable who can show a clear background in previous project management competence. In the role you will:

• Build a collaborative integrated delivery team
• Work with suppliers to initiate, define and deliver projects
• Act as a focal point for suppliers and AWE stakeholders
• Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting)
• Management of project resources (people, money)
• Lead the planning of the task/project
• Lead, support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
• Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions
• Report progress and escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Able to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Able to read, analyse and interpret charts, spreadsheets, schedules and technical drawings.
• Provide a clear and concise communication, both oral and written, at multiple levels. Compile present presentations to peers and Senior Managers.
• Build good team morale and spirit and motivate others.
• Listen to stakeholder requests, assimilate and convert into project team action, plans and schedules.

You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance(4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen 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.