Project Manager

AWE (Atomic Weapons Est.)

Reading, United Kingdom
Salary from £49,830; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
3d onsite
Lead and deliver complex projects
Commercially manage delivery partners
Deliver to cost, quality, and safety
A Project Manager will lead and deliver complex projects in alignment with AWE’s project delivery framework whilst commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety

Job Summary

  • A Project Manager will lead and deliver complex projects in alignment with AWE’s project delivery framework whilst commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety.
  • Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include: Delivering projects end-to-end, from initiation and planning through to completion and transition into operation.
  • In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

Matching Summary

A Project Manager will lead and deliver complex projects in alignment with AWE’s project delivery framework whilst commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety.

Salary

Salary from £49,830; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Market leading contributory pension scheme, 9-day working fortnight, 270 hours annual leave, family friendly policies, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead and deliver complex projects
  • Commercially manage delivery partners
  • Deliver to cost, quality, and safety
  • High performance within a matrix team
  • Project scope and delivery plans
  • Manage supplier and delivery partner relationships
  • Engage stakeholders across leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Solving complex challenges
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Contribute to projects that matter
  • Support AWE’s sustainability goals
  • Encourage learning and growth

Key Requirements

  • Project Management qualification/membership (APM, PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Proven experience delivering multiple, complex, high-value, cross-functional projects
  • Competence in creating and maintaining project documentation, plans, and RAIDs
  • Ability to track deliverables using KPIs and produce clear progress reports
  • Expertise in risk management, governance, and change control
  • Commercial awareness with a focus on value, compliance, and successful delivery
  • Dynamic leadership style
  • Obtain and maintain necessary security clearance
  • British Citizen resident in the UK for past 5 years

Work Rights

Must have SC/DV clearance

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