Project Manager – Double Beam box

Southmoor, Oxfordshire
Rullion Managed Services

Job Opportunity: Join Us in Revolutionizing Energy Production at UKAEA

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy? At the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), we are at the forefront of revolutionary nuclear fusion research – a technology that has the potential to transform the way we power our world and solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Nuclear fusion is often described as the “holy grail” of energy production, with virtually limitless potential. Fusion uses abundant fuel sources found in seawater, and experimental results have shown that just 1 kilogram of fuel can generate an astounding 1500 megawatts of energy. With the promise of clean, sustainable energy, nuclear fusion has the power to address many of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

As leaders in the field of nuclear fusion, we are working on a range of complex and exciting projects to turn this groundbreaking technology into reality. Our mission is to deliver abundant, clean energy to help combat climate change and build a sustainable future.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions within our PFMO (Plasma and Fusion Manufacturing Operations) team and are looking for talented individuals at all levels of experience. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you’re excited about contributing to the future of energy, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering projects that support the development of nuclear fusion energy. You will be responsible for leading and managing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Project Management Responsibilities for the Double Beam Box (DBB):

• Work Pack Management: Support work pack managers to deliver their work in a timely and cost-effective manner, helping them maintain and monitor short-term planning targets.
• Reporting: Maintain and update reporting requirements in the Delivery Lifecycle Tool, keep finance records, and prepare materials for Project Boards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Deviations are properly addressed and closed out by the project team in alignment with UKAEA’s Quality Assurance procedures.
• Action Management: Manage the project action register, actively follow up on action closeouts, and ensure timely resolution.
• Meeting Support: Provide support for project team members by organizing meetings as required in accordance with the Technical Control System and ensuring timely resolution of interface comments.
• Risk Management: Regularly update and maintain project risks in the ARM system, ensuring risks are monitored and mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.
• CDM Documentation: Ensure that Construction Design and Management (CDM) documentation is up to date, particularly during the progress of assembly areas and installation stages.

General Accountabilities:

• Delivery: Lead projects to ensure agreed outcomes are delivered within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Project Management: Oversee day-to-day management and leadership of the project and project team, keeping a strong focus on risks, issues, planning, cost forecasting, and execution strategy delivery.
• Contracts: Manage project contracts, including NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, typically in the range of 0.5M- 5M per annum, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial discipline.
• Resource Management: Effectively deploy project resources through clear role definitions, working methods, and task sequencing.
• Benefits Management: Evaluate and present decisions to ensure the project delivers its intended benefits.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve obstacles to strategy delivery by employing creative solutions.
• Stakeholders and Communications: Oversee effective communication within the project, helping the sponsor engage with stakeholders and define milestones and deliverables.
• Documentation: Manage project documentation in compliance with UKAEA’s Quality Assurance requirements, working with the Project Sponsor to develop a Project Management Plan that defines how the project will be delivered.
• Governance and Assurance: Implement and manage governance and assurance processes, such as project boards and gateway reviews.
• Reporting: Regularly report on project progress, milestones, budget changes, and other key performance indicators.
• Systems Thinking: Ensure a systematic approach is taken for relevant projects, applying Systems Engineering and systems thinking principles.
• Health and Safety: Align project practices with UKAEA’s health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Budget Responsibility:

• Management of project budgets, typically ranging from 0.5M- 5M per annum, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources and optimal project delivery.

Specific Qualifications/Experience:

• Proven track record of delivering complex engineering or scientific projects within budget, time, and cost constraints.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in developing successful teams and individuals.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to make sound economic decisions that maximize project value.
• Experience with financial management of multi-million-pound budgets.
• Passion for promoting good project management practices and culture.
• A proactive approach to safety, with strong knowledge of UK compliance requirements in design.
• A degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or engineering-related discipline.

Advantageous Experience:

• A background knowledge and understanding of nuclear fusion.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts.
• Understanding or experience with Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations.

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