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, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Salary: From £38,140 (depending on experience and suitability)

Let us introduce the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of live building services within a unique nuclear facility. You will work in a dynamic environment that offers a wealth of opportunities to take on new challenges to learn and develop your skills as an Assistant Project Manager. You will be working within a matrix team to ensure project success thus enabling AWE’s critical mission.

In this role you will:

Deliver assigned tasks in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Work to support the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, and being a great team player.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

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

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!).Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.Market leading contributory pension scheme.AWE life assurance.Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

Background working within an engineering environment would be beneficial but is not essential.High energy levels to ensure successful project delivery.Awareness of project lifecycle management.Experience in communicating with stakeholders at all levels.Understanding of project schedule management, dependencies, and risk assessment.Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.A clear and concise communication style with the ability to compile reports and present to peers and Senior Managers.Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.Ability to build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.Drive and determination to deliver excellence.The desire to develop knowledge and application techniques of project management methodologies.Excellent IT skills including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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 will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.