Construction Project Manager
Overview of Responsibilities
About us Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.
About the job
Join UKAEA as a Construction Project Manager and help deliver the buildings and facilities that support our pioneering work in fusion energy. You will manage construction projects from planning and design through to implementation, ensuring they are delivered safely and effectively. Working across the Estates team and wider organisation, you will balance stakeholder requirements while delivering projects to agreed time, cost and quality standards. Please note this is initially a 2 year fixed term contract.
What You’ll be Doing
- Manage the planning, design, development and delivery of construction projects in line with UKAEA’s Property Strategy and Development Plan.
- Provide technical input into civil, mechanical and electrical designs for new and existing buildings.
- Coordinate internal and external design and delivery teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Manage stakeholders with differing requirements and ensure appropriate design standards and soft landings principles are applied.
- Develop and maintain building specifications for multipurpose scientific facilities incorporating offices, laboratories and workshops.
- Manage project budgets, contracts, programmes and performance reporting.
- Identify, manage and report project and organisational risks.
- Apply Building Information Modelling Level 2 requirements to new-build projects.
- Ensure projects comply with Construction Design and Management Regulations, current construction legislation and UKAEA procedures.
- Use project and design management systems, including ASITE, to support effective project delivery.
What You’ll Bring
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a construction discipline.
- Membership of an appropriate professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Building or Association for Project Management.
- Proven experience of managing the design and delivery of construction projects.
- Recent experience of delivering construction projects within a publicly funded environment and working within relevant regulatory and internal procedures.
- Knowledge and practical experience of Building Information Modelling Level 2 and construction legislation, including CDM Regulations.
- Strong stakeholder, budget, programme and risk-management skills.
Benefits
- A salary of £57,117 inclusive of a £5800 specialist allowance
- Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
- Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus 2.5 privilege days; 8 Bank Holidays 3 days of site closure over Christmas break Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions
Our commitment to ED&I
UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help we achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.
We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit and further information can be found here.
Salary
£57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Programme
Estates
Department
Other
Discipline
Other
Site Location
UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF4550S
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Construction Project Manager in Abingdon employer: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of fusion research. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have access to cutting-edge technology and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to groundbreaking projects that aim to revolutionise energy production. Located in the UK, the culture here is one of inclusivity and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in high-performance computing.
Contact Details:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Recruitment Team
