Project Controls Manager – Trident

Job title:

Project Controls Manager – Trident

Company

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Job description

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.Do you have a high level of experience within either planning (P6) or Cost Engineering? We need a Project Controls Manager to join us at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies as part of the Project Controls Team working on our Trident Programme.You will be responsible for tasking and developing embedded teams which may include multi-disciplined personnel, i.e., project controls, planning, risk, cost and analytical services, supporting key business delivery streams.You will play an integral role in keeping our nation safe and secure!Location: Hybrid and fully flexible working, with our offices based near Reading at RG7 4PR. Requirement to be onsite up to 3 days per weekSalary Range starts at: £55,000 this is open to substantial upwards negotiationDue to the nature of the work you will be doing, You will need to be onsite up to 2 days per weekWhat’s exciting is:You will be joining the business as it delivers one of the most complex infrastructure programmes in the country, at the heart of what we do at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies. The UK government has committed substantial investment into improving our infrastructure, so we are building a talented team to make the most of this opportunity.A typical day for a Project Controls Manager could look like this:As a Project Controls Manager within Trident, you will head a multi-functional Project Controls teams. It’s vital that we ensure delivery of our Trident project programme, to do this, you will need to engage, negotiate, and influence people across the business to ensure effective controls are in place to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage.

• Applying procedures, processes and systems to ensure the quality and consistency of data supported by your team
• Line and task managing and deployment of Project Controls team members
• Building great relationships to influence key stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management governance
• Providing analysis and insight of project performance data to the Head of Programme
• Leading change control and baseline management for the Programme
• Co-ordinating, validating and providing key commentary supporting production of monthly reports
• Highlighting trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators and reporting effective remedial actions in order to drive best value.

You DO need the following:

• The ability to inspire and motivate your team
• Able to engage, negotiate and influence people across the business
• Application of procedures, processes and systems to ensure high quality and consistent data is delivered by your team
• Building great relationships with key stakeholders
• Production and maintenance of plans, schedules, budgets and forecasts
• Reviewing actuals and analysis of Earned Value variance
• Cost control management
• Delivering Controls in a major project/ programme environment, ideally within Defence, Data Centre’s, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics sectors
• Adept with controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI

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 below, 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.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following: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.· 270 hours holiday· Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).The ‘Working at AWE’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the ‘AWE Benefits Guide’.Important things you need to know:

• 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.

For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at:#LI-SMNext 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.

Expected salary

£55000 per year

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:08:24 GMT

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