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Graduate Project Manager

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Full-time
On-site
South Oxfordshire

Company DescriptionFusion, 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.Job DescriptionAs a Graduate Project Manager, you will coordinate and support one or more projects, ensuring compliance with processes, maintaining key project documentation, and helping deliver projects to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. These projects span maintenance and enhancement of UKAEA’s world-class fusion devices and the development of new facilities that advance enabling technologies, all contributing to the mission of progressing fusion energy toward commercialisation. Your core responsibilities will include:Work closely with Project Manager on variety of projects and ensuring that they are executed to a high standard according to established project and technical management processes, leading to delivered solutions of an engineering integrity commensurate with nuclear operations.Responsible for the creation and management of key documentation for the project(s).Analyse Project Data (including finances) and produce standard project reports.Coordinate and being proactive in closing actions for project manager.As part of the 20% dedicated to training and development, you will complete a core suite of activities aimed at enhancing your professional and business skills, with flexibility to tailor the programme to both your personal development and the needs of your specific role.QualificationsDegree in STEM or Business from 2025 or '26Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerpointDriven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challengesAble to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesWell organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workloadAdditional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ but highlights include:£35,227 base salaryFinal salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidaysFlexible and hybrid working optionsUKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

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