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Junior Project Manager

  • Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)

Description

  • Management and delivery of single projects and / or supporting Senior Project Managers on larger projects with a value of circa £5M / year.
  • Manage the delivery of assigned projects ensuring that the work is conducted in a safe, timely and effective manner in line with the relevant procedures.
  • Delivery of projects to the budgeted margins, effective contract change management and communication throughout the project lifecycle
  • Direct interface with Clients to develop business opportunities; build relationships and to communicate on project progress and proactively manage the scope of work including risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare and present formal monthly progress reports as part of business governance and client review.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation including Project Definition Document, Quality Plans, Schedules and other documents as required.
  • Prepare specifications and support the process of contractor selection and contract placement.
  • Providing accurate and timely information, data and reports regarding the project status, resourcing levels, activities and performance.
  • Support the development of technical and commercial proposal responses.

Responsibilities

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
  • Project management experience (i.e. through a summer placement or job).
  • Leadership, organisation and/or project management skills whether in an academic or non-academic context.
  • Genuine interest in nuclear decommissioning and waste management.
  • Proactive and adaptable approach suited to the diverse and challenging nature of the business.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Enthusiasm, drive and a willingness to get involved.
  • Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Will need to be able to obtain appropriate security clearance.
  • Experience or understanding of the nuclear industry would be beneficial.
  • Experience of working in a technical and/or customer facing environment.
  • MS Project experience would be beneficial or similar WBS driven project scheduling experience

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer relations
  • Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
  • Opportunity analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Budgeting
  • Risk assessments
  • Timelines
  • Deliverable management
  • Scheduling
  • Executive updates
  • Ability to use project management software
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Organized
  • Enthusiastic
  • Driven