Job Description
The Role
In this role, you will be instrumental in driving and overseeing the successful delivery of diverse projects, ranging in value from under £50k to over £0.5bn. Our projects span across science, research and innovation, engineering, construction, technology, and facility development, and this role will have a construction focus. You will ensure that project objectives are clearly defined and achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints, playing a pivotal role within our robust project and programme governance structure.
You will report directly to senior managers, project boards, and SROs (Senior Responsible Officer's), while also cascading updates and revised approaches to technical delivery teams. Daily, you'll ensure project delivery aligns with defined Project Management standards and complies with HMG (His Majesty's Government) requirements, including the UK Government Functional Standard 002 and the Teal Book.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Project Delivery: Lead construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
* Project Leadership: Manage project teams and workstreams, applying appropriate methodologies and overseeing transitions between phases.
* Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
* Business Case & Benefits: Translate business cases into actionable plans and support benefit tracking.
* Resource & Team Management: Secure and manage skilled resources, address performance issues, and support team development.
* Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal standards including H&S, CDM, GDPR, and procurement rules.
* Contract & Cost Management: Oversee supplier contracts, monitor budgets (£0.5m–£10m), and manage financial performance.
* Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, maintaining accurate registers.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Reporting & Assurance: Provide regular progress updates, support audits, and maintain robust documentation.
* Collaboration & Development: Foster cross-functional collaboration and contribute to professional communities and CPD.
We are especially keen to hear from seasoned Project Managers, with a construction background, who can thrive in a dynamic environment, whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Proven experience in project management, preferably within a related industry (Construction / Energy) or sector. STEM experience is a distinct advantage.
* Recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, Prince 2, PMP).
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with various project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid, iterative) and their associated governance and control approaches.
* Demonstrated experience in managing budgets/financial project management within projects up to £5m in value per annum.
* Demonstrated experience in project contract management.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to make sound economic decisions that maximise project value.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects/workstreams simultaneously.
Advantageous:
* Experience/familiarity with the fusion industry.
* A degree-level qualification in STEM / Construction.
* NEC4 Contract qualification or Crown Commercial qualification.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM, individuals from British black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities. 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.
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This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKIFS.
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Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. We may consider your application for future positions or similar positions within the organisation.
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